Character Relationship Map: The Beatles: Ringo

Characters

• Ringo Starr (played by Barry Keoghan) — protagonist

  Beatles drummer known for his steady rhythm, unique songwriting, and charismatic personality.

• John Lennon (played by Harris Dickinson) — supporting

  Co-founder of The Beatles, iconic singer-songwriter, and influential peace activist.

• George Harrison (played by Joseph Quinn) — supporting

  Lead guitarist of The Beatles, spiritual seeker, and acclaimed solo artist.

• Maureen (Cox) Starkey (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce) — supporting

  Ringo Starr's wife, providing personal support and family stability during his rise.

• Brian Epstein (played by James Norton) — supporting

  The Beatles' visionary manager who shaped their image and guided their early success.

• Paul McCartney (played by Paul Mescal) — supporting

  Bassist and vocalist, prolific songwriter, and enduring musical icon.

• Linda (Eastman) McCartney (played by Saoirse Ronan) — supporting

  Photographer, musician, and Paul McCartney's devoted wife and creative partner.

• Ravi Shankar (played by Farhan Akhtar) — supporting

  Renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and spiritual mentor to George Harrison.

• Jane Asher (played by Lucy Boynton) — supporting

  British actress and former partner of Paul McCartney during his early fame.

• Yoko Ono (played by Anna Sawai) — supporting

  Avant-garde artist, peace activist, and John Lennon's life partner.

• Pattie Boyd (played by Aimee Lou Wood) — supporting

  Model and muse who inspired classic Beatles songs and married George Harrison.

• Cynthia (Powell) Lennon (played by Morfydd Clark) — minor

  John Lennon's first wife and mother of his son Julian.

• Stuart Sutcliffe (played by Harry Lawtey) — minor

  Original Beatles bassist and close friend of John Lennon who left to pursue art.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• John Lennon → Yoko Ono (romantic)

  Life partners and artistic collaborators

• Linda (Eastman) McCartney → Paul McCartney (romantic)

  Married partners and creative collaborators

• Brian Epstein → Ringo Starr (professional)

  Manager and band member relationship

• George Harrison → Ravi Shankar (professional)

  Mentor and student relationship in Indian classical music

• Maureen (Cox) Starkey → Ringo Starr (family)

  Spouses and parents

• George Harrison → Pattie Boyd (romantic)

  Married couple and artistic muses

• John Lennon → Cynthia (Powell) Lennon (family)

  First marriage and parents of Julian Lennon

• Paul McCartney → Jane Asher (romantic)

  Former romantic partners during early fame

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• John Lennon → Paul McCartney (alliance)

  Legendary songwriting partnership and creative rivals

• Ringo Starr → John Lennon (alliance)

  Longtime bandmates and friends in The Beatles

• Stuart Sutcliffe → John Lennon (alliance)

  Early bandmates and close friends in Hamburg