"The Beatles Biopic Cast Confirmed: Stars Assemble on Stage Ahead of Four-Film Project"

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Sam Mendes Unveils Star-Studded Cast for Four Beatles Biopics

At CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, Sony announced the cast for Sam Mendes’ ambitious project: The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event. The four biopics, each focusing on a different band member, will debut in April 2028. Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) stars as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson (Babygirl) as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan (Saltburn) as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) as George Harrison.

Mendes, 59, revealed the films will release in the same month, calling it a “binge-able theatrical experience.” The director, known for Skyfall and 1917, shared his lifelong passion for the band: “The Beatles changed my understanding of music. I’ve been trying to make a movie about them for years.” The project marks the first time The Beatles and Apple Corps. have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.

[Image: Mescal, Dickinson, Keoghan, and Quinn recreated The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road pose onstage at CinemaCon.]

During the announcement, the actors recited lyrics from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and mirrored The Beatles’ synchronized bow—a nod to the band’s legacy. Mendes emphasized the films’ unique structure: “We’re not just making one film about The Beatles—we’re making four. This is a chance to understand them more deeply.”

[Image: Side-by-side photos of the actors and their real-life counterparts highlight striking resemblances.]

The Cast’s Rise to Fame

• Paul Mescal (McCartney): Rose to fame in Normal People and will next star in Gladiator II.
• Harris Dickinson (Lennon): Gained attention as Nicole Kidman’s lover in Babygirl.
• Barry Keoghan (Starr): An Oscar nominee for The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn breakout.
• Joseph Quinn (Harrison): Became a fan favorite as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things.

[Image: The Beatles in their 1960s prime, performing on stage.]

Sony’s Tom Rothman championed the project, praising Mendes’ vision. The director pitched the idea in late 2024, securing studio support for the unprecedented release strategy. “We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house,” Mendes stated, hinting at interconnected storytelling across the films.

Legacy of The Beatles
Formed in Liverpool in 1960, The Beatles revolutionized music and pop culture. Their influence spans decades, with hits like Hey Jude and Let It Be remaining timeless. Lennon was tragically killed in 1980, while Harrison died of cancer in 2001. McCartney and Starr continue to honor the band’s legacy.

[Image: Mendes and the cast onstage at Caesar’s Palace, celebrating the announcement.]

The biopics promise fresh insights into the band’s journey, from their meteoric rise to their enduring impact. With Mendes’ acclaimed storytelling and a talented cast, the films aim to captivate both lifelong fans and new audiences. As Quinn aptly noted, “It’s an honor to bring George’s story to life—their music transcends generations.”

[Image: Vintage photo of The Beatles during their 1963 tour.]

The Beatles’ saga, told through four distinct lenses, will hit theaters in April 2028—a cinematic event decades in the making.