The announcement that Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic series has stirred conflicting reactions. While some fans express excitement, others voice concerns about the prevalent trend of casting highly attractive actors in biopics, diminishing the authenticity of the characters portrayed. The casting of Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, and Charlie Rowe as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, respectively, has also been met with mixed responses.