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Barry Keoghan Says Ringo Starr Asked Him to Play Drums Ahead of Beatles Biopics, but the Actor Refused: ‘I Wasn’t Playing the Drums for Ringo’

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Barry Keoghan Says Ringo Starr Asked Him to Play Drums Ahead of Beatles Biopics, but the Actor Refused: ‘I Wasn’t Playing the Drums for Ringo’ Open in Variety.com
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  • Sam Mendes' Beatles series (2028) will show honest stories, with Ringo Starr helping ensure realism.
  • The show explores key moments in Beatles' history, featuring Starr's personal experiences and voice work.
  • Ringo Starr's diverse career, including his 'Thomas & Friends' role, adds depth to the series' authenticity.
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Jack Thorne, Jez Butterworth And Peter Straughan To Pen ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ For Sam Mendes And Sony

https://deadline.com/2025/05/jack-thorne-jez-butterworth-peter-straughan-the-beatles-1236388816/Deadline.com
Jack Thorne, Jez Butterworth And Peter Straughan To Pen ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ For Sam Mendes And Sony

Barry Keoghan Met With Ringo Starr to 'Study Him' for Upcoming Films

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/barry-keoghan-ringo-starr-upcoming-films-meeting-1235334206/Rollingstone.com
Barry Keoghan Met With Ringo Starr to 'Study Him' for Upcoming Films

Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films to be written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/may/08/sam-mendes-four-beatles-films-to-be-written-by-jez-butterworth-peter-straughan-and-jack-thorneTheguardian.com
Sam Mendes’ four Beatles films to be written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne

Barry Keoghan reveals VERY awkward encounter with Ringo Starr

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14691917/barry-keoghan-awkward-encounter-ringo-starr-beatles-biopic-casting.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Barry Keoghan reveals VERY awkward encounter with Ringo Starr

Barry Keoghan Revealed He Had To Get His Hands Insured For The Beatles Movies

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ellendurney/barry-keoghan-hands-insured-ringo-starr-beatles-moviesBuzzfeed.com
Barry Keoghan Revealed He Had To Get His Hands Insured For The Beatles Movies

'Thomas & Friends' Reveals Never-Before-Seen 1983 Pilot Featuring Ringo Starr as Beloved Tank Engine Turns 80 (Exclusive)

https://people.com/thomas-and-friends-never-before-seen-1983-pilot-featuring-ringo-starr-80-years-exclusive-11729917People.com
'Thomas & Friends' Reveals Never-Before-Seen 1983 Pilot Featuring Ringo Starr as Beloved Tank Engine Turns 80 (Exclusive)

Barry Keoghan refused to play drums for Ringo Starr ahead of Beatles biopic

https://nypost.com/2025/05/08/entertainment/barry-keoghan-refused-to-play-drums-for-ringo-starr-ahead-of-beatles-biopic/Nypost.com
Barry Keoghan refused to play drums for Ringo Starr ahead of Beatles biopic

Barry Keoghan Recalls Being Nervous to Meet Ringo Starr Ahead of Beatles Biopics: “Couldn’t Look at Him”

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/barry-keoghan-nervous-meet-ringo-starr-beatles-biopics-1236211298/Hollywoodreporter.com
Barry Keoghan Recalls Being Nervous to Meet Ringo Starr Ahead of Beatles Biopics: “Couldn’t Look at Him”

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