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Barry Keoghan Recalls Ringo Starr “Asked Me To Play” Drums For Him Ahead Of Beatles Biopic
Barry Keoghan is learning to follow the beat of his own drum as he prepares to portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part Beatles biopic.
Barry Keoghan, Ringo StarrGetty Images The Oscar nominee recently confirmed he’s been brushing up his percussion skills as he detailed his meeting with the Beatles drummer after being cast to play Starr in the upcoming four-part biopic about the legendary British rock band from director Sam Mendes. Although the drummer was “absolutely lovely,” Keoghan explained the meeting “was one of those moments where you’re just in awe and just froze.” He wanted to study Starr but found it difficult looking him in the eye. Last February, Deadline exclusively revealed that Mendes is set to direct each installment of The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, through his Neal Street Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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