Overview

• Director Sam Mendes officially announced the cast for his four-part Beatles biopic at CinemaCon 2025, confirming Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.
• The films, collectively titled 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,' will each focus on one band member and are scheduled for theatrical release in April 2028.
• This authorized project has the full support of The Beatles' surviving members and families, offering unprecedented access to their stories and music rights.
• Mendes emphasized the need for a multi-film format, stating that the band's story was 'too huge' for a single movie and calling the series the first 'binge-able theatrical experience.'
• The casting has sparked discussions about the lack of Liverpool actors in the lead roles, raising questions about representation and authenticity in portraying the iconic band.