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Sam Mendes Reveals Cast and Release Plan for Beatles Biopic Series

The ambitious four-film project, featuring Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan, will debut in April 2028 as the first 'bingeable theatrical experience.'

Meet your new Fab Four: Harris Dickinson (far left) is John Lennon, Paul Mescal is Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan is Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn is George Harrison in Sam Mendes' "The Beatles" cinematic event.
FILE PHOTO: A mural of the Beatles is seen painted on the end of a row of terraced houses in Liverpool, northern England February 18, 2015. Picture taken on February 18. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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Overview

  • Sam Mendes confirmed the cast for his Beatles biopic series at CinemaCon 2025, with Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
  • The four films, collectively titled 'The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event,' will explore the band's journey from Liverpool to global stardom, each from the perspective of a different band member.
  • The films will debut in April 2028, marking an innovative release strategy described as the first 'bingeable theatrical experience.'
  • This project is the first scripted film series to secure full music and life story rights for The Beatles, including their iconic catalog of hits.
  • Principal photography is set to begin later in 2025 and will take over a year to complete, underscoring the massive scope of the production.