The Beatles’ legendary drummer Ringo Starr took an unusually hands-on approach to his upcoming biopic, spending two intensive days with director Sam Mendes reviewing the script “line by line” to ensure authenticity. In a revealing New York Times profile, Starr shared how he provided “extensive notes” on the portrayal of his early life and first marriage to Maureen Starkey Tigrett, correcting moments that didn’t align with reality. “That’s not how we were,” Starr recalled telling Mendes. “I’d say, ‘We would never do that.'”
The 83-year-old musician expressed satisfaction after the edits, trusting Mendes—who’s helming four interconnected Beatles biopics (one per member)—to honor his story. “He’ll do what he’s doing, and I’ll send him peace and love,” Starr quipped, referencing his signature catchphrase.
Scheduled for April 2028, the ambitious project, titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, features an all-star cast: Barry Keoghan as Starr, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. While release plans remain unclear (simultaneous or weekly rollouts), the films promise to explore how “each man has his own story, but together they are legendary.”
Starr’s scrutiny highlights the challenges of adapting living legends’ lives—and the band’s vested interest in protecting their legacy.
Read the full NYT profile: [Here]
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