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Paul Mescal Says He’ll Sing as Paul McCartney in Sam MendesBeatles Films

Mescal says the role ignited his own songwriting after meetings with McCartney.

Overview

  • Mescal confirmed to British GQ that he performs all his own vocals for the McCartney portrayal.
  • He said filming the project spurred him to start writing music and to engage with songs in a new way.
  • The actor met Sir Paul McCartney twice and described a warm, encouraging reception.
  • Production is set to use Abbey Road Studios, with Westminster Council prepared to close the road to facilitate filming.
  • The Sony-backed, four-film anthology directed by Sam Mendes is slated for April 2028, with Mescal indicating he may step back from public life in the interim.