four distinct films about The Beatles, each told from the perspective of a band member, are officially in the works and slated for release in April 2028.Sony Pictures and director Sam mendes are behind the enterprising project, and the first look at the cast has sparked immediate debate among fans.
Fab Four Finds: First Images reveal Beatles Biopic Cast
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The highly anticipated project will offer an intimate, subjective look into the lives of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
- The films will be released in April 2028.
- Each film focuses on one member of The Beatles.
- Apple Corps has granted full access to the band’s stories and music.
- The cast includes Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn.
The announcement of the project, described as unprecedented in musical cinema, has generated significant buzz. The first images of the cast were revealed through a unique promotional campaign: a series of postcards hidden within the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
Harris Dickinson will portray John Lennon, Paul Mescal takes on the role of paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan is Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn will embody George Harrison. The casting choices have already ignited online discussion, with some fans questioning the actors’ physical resemblance to their real-life counterparts. “They didn’t even try to find similar actors,” one user wrote online. “I can understand John and Paul, but what happened with George and Ringo, how is that possible!?”
A Unique Narrative Structure
Director Sam Mendes explained that he rejected both a single film and a television series format, believing The Beatles’ story was “too big” for either. Instead, he opted for four autonomous yet interconnected films, designed to provide a multifaceted and intimate portrayal of the band. Mendes described the experience as a “cinema binge-watching experience,” offering a complementary vision of the cultural icons.
A significant aspect of the project is the unprecedented access granted by Apple Corps, allowing the filmmakers to utilize the band’s complete musical catalog and delve into their personal archives.
Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison. (gettyimages)
combo barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr (gettyimages)
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison, exploring his evolution from a young talent to a visionary musician.The film will delve into his spiritual interests, his interest with Indian music, and his significant contributions to The Beatles’ repertoire.
