Barry Keoghan Met With Ringo Starr to 'Study Him' for Upcoming Films
Barry Keoghan appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to discuss meeting Ringo Starr ahead of Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic films.
www.rollingstone.comHere’s what’s been reported recently about Barry Keoghan and Ringo Starr.
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Barry Keoghan has been linked to portraying Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics. Reports from late 2024 and 2025 circulated that Keoghan was preparing for the role, including interviews where Starr discussed the idea of him being played by Keoghan. This has been covered by multiple outlets and kept in public discussion as casting news.[1][3][7]
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In 2025, Keoghan spoke about meeting Ringo Starr to study him for the role, including Starr playing the drums for him during a visit. The interaction was described as a formative moment in his preparation for the four-film project.[3][5][7]
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Some outlets also noted that Starr publicly reacted positively to the casting idea, while other pieces focused on the broader ensemble (Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison) and Mendes’ plan to release four connected biopics. The coverage emphasizes the scale of the project and Keoghan’s preparation rather than final casting confirmations.[2][1][3]
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There has been some chatter about mixed responses, including comments from Starr’s family in certain outlets, but the strongest current consensus across major entertainment press is that Keoghan is in consideration or attached to portray Starr in the forthcoming Beatles films, with filming and release details varying by report.[8][9][10]
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