"I just think I look a little Latino" House Of The Dragon star Fabien Frankel has revealed that he auditioned for the role of George Harrison in one of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics . Announced back in February, the four biographical films will each be told from the perspective of a different Beatles group member, and will intersect to “tell the story of the greatest band in history.” Previously, it was reported that Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney , Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon , Barry Keoghan will be Ringo Starr and Charlie Rowe will star as George Harrison .
At the time of writing, these rumours have not been confirmed nor denied by Sony, which will be distributing Mendes’ films. Now, in an exclusive interview with NME , Frankel has revealed that he auditioned for the role of Harrison, but didn’t land the part. “I read to play George,” he said.
“I had an audition. But I just think I look a little Latino. I just don’t think I could, but I would love to play George.
” He added that he never got to read the finished script, explaining that it was a “transcribed audition”. The Beatles. Credit: Terry Disney/Express/Getty Images Fellow House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith, who was also part of the interview with NME , then jokingly suggested that his co-star could play Ricky Martin , before singing a rendition of ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’.
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