Barry Keoghan has been spotted in character as Ringo Starr while filming Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic.
A TikTok video posted by lifestyle brand Free Soul appears to show the Dublin actor on set, dressed as the legendary Beatles drummer.
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The footage shows Keoghan in costume while filming on a street, giving fans another glimpse at his transformation into one of the Fab Four.
The exact filming location has not been confirmed, although the footage appears to have been filmed in London.
Keoghan has previously been seen filming in Liverpool for the ambitious project, but the production is also understood to be shooting in other locations.
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The actor is starring alongside fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal, who is playing Paul McCartney.
Mescal and Keoghan are among four actors taking on the roles of the Beatles, with Harris Dickinson playing John Lennon and Joseph Quinn portraying George Harrison.
The four actors will appear in Sam Mendes’ ambitious project, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.
Rather than telling the band's story in one movie, Mendes is directing four interconnected films.
Each film will focus on one member of the band and tell their story from their own perspective.
The project has also brought together a major cast to play some of the most important women in the Beatles' lives.
Saoirse Ronan. Photo Credit: Fred Duval, Shutterstock
Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney, while Aimee Lou Wood will portray Pattie Boyd.
Anna Sawai has been cast as Yoko Ono and Mia McKenna-Bruce will play Maureen Starkey.
Earlier this week, Mescal and Ronan were also spotted together on set.
Ronan was seen in character as Linda McCartney while filming a scene with Mescal as Paul McCartney and a young actress who appeared to be playing their daughter, Heather.
The exact location of those scenes has not been confirmed, with Liverpool and London among the locations linked to the production.
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Keoghan has previously spoken about the experience of taking on the role of Ringo.
The 33-year-old said filming has been “incredible” and described the atmosphere on set as surprisingly close-knit.
“It’s such a big family out there, and it’s such a big movie, but it has that indie soul to it,” he said.
Keoghan has also spoken about the pressure of portraying one of the world's most famous musicians.
He said he wants to “humanise” Ringo rather than simply imitate him.
The actor has previously described filming in Liverpool as an emotional experience.
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said: “We’re up in Liverpool filming now, so that’s sort of a thing in itself. The feeling and the response up there — it’s beautiful. It hits you every time.”
He also recalled seeing the famous Beatles statue in Liverpool.
“I’m very emotional about it,” Keoghan said. “And sort of like, wanting to do them well and justice.”
Mescal has also spoken about the responsibility of playing McCartney.
The Maynooth actor has confirmed that he will do his own singing for the films.
Paul McCartney. Credit Mary McCartney, MPL Communications
He has also met McCartney himself and previously described the experience as a “huge gift”.
“He’s the most brilliant man,” Mescal said. “I feel emotionally attached to him. He received me with great kindness and warmth.”
The four films will explore the Beatles' rise from their early days in Liverpool to becoming one of the biggest bands in music history.
The project has full approval from the surviving Beatles and the estates of the late members.
With filming now underway, the first behind-the-scenes glimpses of the Irish stars in character are giving fans an early look at what to expect from one of the most anticipated music films in years.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event is due to arrive in cinemas in April 2028.
