Sam Mendes continues building a cinematic universe centered on the Beatles, adding critical figures like Ravi Shankar, Jane Asher, Cynthia Lennon, and Stu Sutcliffe. With the Fab Four’s inner circle growing, these casting moves promise a richer look into one of music’s most storied bands.

Legendary drummer Ringo Starr has prompted changes in Sam Mendes’s upcoming series of Beatles biopics, insisting that the portrayal of the iconic band remains true to reality. Barry Koeghan will take on the role of Starr in the films set for release next year.