Barry Keoghan debuts Ringo Starr-inspired hair transformation ahead of Beatles biopic

The “Saltburn” actor, 33, showed off his new Ringo Starr-inspired hairdo in preparation to play the Beatles drummer in the upcoming Sam Mendes-directed biopic.

Keoghan stepped out Wednesday at the London premiere of his new film “Crime 101” with a long mop-top hairstyle resembling Starr’s look from the early days of the Beatles. Barry Keoghan shows off his new hairstyle at the "Crime 101" UK screening.

Ringo Starr at a press conference in London Airport. He is playing Ringo Starr (pictured in 1964) in his upcoming movie. 

The Irish actor, who usually sports much shorter brunette locks, wore a leather racing jacket with matching pants and a green and white face-covering scarf, all from the brand Mains.

Mendes’ “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event” will feature four movies, each one centering on a different member of the beloved British rock band, all set to be released in April 2028. Keoghan will play Starr, Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.

Other confirmed cast members include Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, Harry Lloyd as George Martin and James Norton as Brian Epstein.

“We’re not just making one film about the Beatles — we’re making four,” Mendes, 60, confirmed at CinemaCon in March 2025. “Perhaps this is a chance to understand them a little more deeply.”

“There had to be a way to tell the epic story for a new generation,” the filmmaker explained. “I can assure you there is still plenty left to explore, and I think we found a way to do that.”

Starr, 85, previously gave his stamp of approval when Keoghan’s casting was still a rumor. “I think it’s great,” the beloved musician told “Entertainment Tonight” in Dec. 2024. “I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons. I hope not too many!”

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