Ringo Starr just seemed to confirm the rumors that Barry Keoghan will play him on the big screen. Filmmaker Sam Mendes is planning to direct four Beatles biopics, each dedicated to a band member: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Starr. All of the movies will be released separately in theaters by Sony Pictures.
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00:00Ringo Starr just seemed to confirm the rumors that Barry Keoghan will play him on the big screen.
00:06Filmmaker Sam Mendes is planning to direct four Beatles biopics,
00:10each dedicated to a band member — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Starr.
00:15All of the movies will be released separately in theaters by Sony Pictures.
00:19When Starr was asked what he thinks about Keoghan's rumored casting,
00:22the legendary drummer told Entertainment Tonight this.
00:25While several stars have been rumored to be circling the Splashy Beatles project,
00:36no deals have been made with any of the cast. Sony had no comment.
00:40Whether or not he ends up being cast as Ringo Starr,
00:42it's clear that Keoghan's star continues to rise.
00:45After landing an Oscar nomination for The Banshees of Innishirin,
00:48and finding widespread acclaim for his role in Saltburn,
00:51Keoghan's upcoming calendar includes the Netflix Peaky Blinders film.
00:54For much more on this story and all the latest movie news,
00:58head to THR.com. This is The Hollywood Reporter News.