“This is not how we were …” Ringo Starr influences the writing of films on the Beatles of Sam Mendes

The former drummer of the Liverpool group had a right to look at the scenario.

Wear them Beatles In the cinema, this is the mission of Sam Mendes For a few months.

And he sees things big. Four films, four points of view – one for each member of the legendary group – expected for April 2028 under the title The Beatles-A Four-Film Cinematic Event. If the project is ambitious, it is also very personal for both Beatles still alive. Starting Ringo Starr.

According to an article from New York Timesthe legendary drummer recently met Sam Mendes To discuss her film, that devoted to his life.

For two whole days, Starr spent the scenario of fine with the director ofAmerican Beautyline by line, bringing notes “very detailed“In order to ensure the veracity of his portrait. A sensitive point? His relationship with Maureen Starkey Tigretthis youthful love which was also his first wife from 1965 to 1975.

“The screenwriter – a very good, with a super reputation – had written the thing well, but it had nothing to do with Maureen and me. That’s not how we were. I said to him: ‘We would never have done that.'”

Since this rewriting session, Starr Said much more comfortable with the selected version.

And if he trusts Mendes To bring the project to the screen, he keeps a few reservations about his ability to deliver the four films in time. “”But he will do what he has to do “he concludes, before adding in his inimitable style: “And I will send him peace and love.”

Casting side, Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) will lend his features to Ringo, Paul MESCAL will play Paul McCartney,, Joseph Quinn will be George Harrison And Harris Dickinson,, John Lennon. It is not yet known if the films will be released simultaneously or if they will be broadcast one by one over the month of April 2028.

The watchword of the project sums up Mendes’ ambition: “Everyone has their story, but together, they are legendary.”