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Ringo Starr, the beloved drummer of the Beatles, is stepping up to make sure his life story gets told right—no pressure, right? During a two-day sit-down with director Sam Mendes, Ringo reviewed the script for a new four-part Beatles biopic and shared some pointed feedback. It seems the script made some questionable choices regarding his history with his first wife, Maureen Starkey Tigrett, and Ringo wasn’t having any of it. He insisted on keeping it real, and let’s be honest—if anyone knows what’s right, it’s Starr himself!
Mendes better be ready for a monumental task, as shooting all four films simultaneously could be a recipe for chaos. But Ringo’s got a good vibe about it, sending peace and love Mendes’s way. There’s plenty of star power lining up for this project, with Barry Keoghan playing Ringo alongside Harris Dickinson as John Lennon and Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, among others. 2028 can’t come soon enough for Beatles fans, right?
This saga raises an interesting thought: how much control should celebrities have over their life stories, especially when it comes to film? With Ringo fighting to ensure his legacy is portrayed accurately, is there an underlying lesson here about truth and storytelling? Let us know what you think!
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