EntertainmentSam Mendes assembles star-studded cast for Beatles biopics

Sam Mendes assembles star-studded cast for Beatles biopics

Some time ago, information emerged about Sam Mendes's upcoming films, which are set to present the story of the Beatles from the individual perspectives of each band member.

Sam Mendes has chosen the Beatles for a film?
Sam Mendes has chosen the Beatles for a film?
Images source: © Getty Images | Hulton Deutsch

Four very talented actors will help him in this ambitious task. According to industry insider Jeff Schneider, Sam Mendes has already chosen four actors to portray Paul, Ringo, John, and George.

Are these the actors playing the Beatles?

So, Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, the star of the upcoming "Gladiator 2" and the award-winning "Aftersun". Barry Keoghan from Eternals and "The Banshees of Inisherin" will portray Ringo Starr. Harris Dickinson will reportedly play John Lennon from Triangle of Sadness, while Charlie Rowe, who previously appeared in Rocketman, will play George Harrison.

Charlie Rowe is set to play George Harrison.
Charlie Rowe is set to play George Harrison.© Instagram
Harris Dickinson to play John Lennon?
Harris Dickinson to play John Lennon?© Instagram
Barry Keoghan is reportedly set to play Ringo Starr.
Barry Keoghan is reportedly set to play Ringo Starr.© Instagram
Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney?
Paul Mescal to play Paul McCartney?© Instagram

Unfortunately, we will still have to wait for the official cast confirmation. What we can be sure of, as is usually the case with such productions, is controversy and opposition from fans who will have their vision of how their idols should look in the film.

What do we know about the Beatles' biographical films?

As we mentioned, the entire project is very ambitious. Sam Mendes is preparing four separate films, each focusing on a different member of the legendary group. The director's vision includes four equally important intertwined stories to convey best the Beatles' emotional state and point of view. We do not know if a fifth production is planned that would somehow tie all the key threads together.

Sony chief Tom Rothman announced that shooting for the Beatles films should begin in mid-2025. All four films are planned for 2027; we expect they will likely be released several months apart.

The Beatles during a concert.
The Beatles during a concert.© Getty Images | Universal History Archive
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