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.
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