Rumours had swirled that Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan would be teaming up for biopics about The Beatles.
Earlier is month Ringo Starrr confirmed that Barry would be playing him in the upcoming film.
Now it looks like we’ve got another confirmation about Paul’s involvement in the highly anticipated flicks.
Oscar winner Sam Mendes will helm not one but four different biopics with each one focusing on a different member of the iconic BritPop band.
Gladiator director Ridley Scott seemingly let the cat out of the bag.
The Hollywood Reporter says that Ridley revealed that Paul would be busy filming the biopic during a conversation with Christopher Nolan after a screening of Gladiator II.
He was asked if he was eyeing up Paul for his next project, The Dog Stars.
“Maybe. Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go,” he confessed.
While Ridley did not confirm who Paul would play. However, it has been rumoured that Paul would be taking on the role of well, Paul McCartney.
The Maynooth man has commented on the rumours himself. But he remained coy when it came to confirming his role, telling Entertainment Tonight: “It would be an incredible story to be attached to. The fact that Sam Mendes is directing, like truly, it would be a dream come true.”
However, when asked if he would play Paul, he cheekily said: “We’re not going there!”
Barry Keoghan has been confirmed for the role reportedly by Ringo Starr.
Ringo himself has spoken out about the upcoming biopics, speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said: “I think it’s great. I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.”
Despite Ringo’s endorsement, no casting has yet been confirmed for the film.
“A source close to the film cautions that there are no deals with any cast yet, so this could all fall apart,” Hollywood bible Variety shared.
