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In early 2024, Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions confirmed that director Sam Mendes would make a biopic about each of The Beatles members, including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison
Paul Mescal, Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson and Barry Keoghan will portray the Fab Four
Mescal previously said it would be a "dream come true" to be part of the project
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have transformed into theFab Four.
In early 2024, Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions confirmed that directorSam Mendeswould helmfour separate biopicsabout the legendary rock bandThe Beatles, giving each of its members their turn in the spotlight. Thefour-part projectis expected to premiere in April 2028.
The cast ofThe Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Eventwasofficially confirmedin March 2025 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.Paul Mescalwill portrayPaul McCartney,Harris Dickinsonwill playJohn Lennon,Barry Keoghanwill take on the role ofRingo StarrandJoseph Quinnwill playGeorge Harrison.
"The Beatles changed my understanding of music," Mendes said to the audience at CinemaCon. "I've been trying to make a movie about them for years."
In January 2026, Sony Picturesreleased the first photos of the actors in-characteras the band members.
Here's a side-by-side look at the cast ofThe Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Eventwith the real-life musicians they portray.
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
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Mescal will star as Paul McCartney, who split main vocal duties with Lennon and played the piano, drums and guitar.
McCartney has won 18Grammy Awardsthroughout his career and was honored with alifetime achievement awardas a solo musician in 1990 and as a member of The Beatles in 2014.
Before the casting news was confirmed in March 2025, Mescal toldEntertainment Tonightin December 2024 that "it would be an incredible story to be attached to."
He added, "It truly would be a dream come true."
TheOscar-nominated actor first made waves in the 2020 Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's novelNormal People. Mescal went on to star in 2022'sAftersunand 2024'sGladiator II.
Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
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Dickinson will portray Lennon, the late guitar player and co-songwriter of The Beatles.
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Lennon died on Dec. 8, 1980, at age 40, after being shot outsideof his Manhattan apartment. Over a decade later, in 1994, McCartney inducted him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
Speaking of the casting rumor toVarietyin December 2024, Dickinson said, "It would be amazing to do that."
"I think the idea of Sam teaming up to do something like that would be incredibly exciting," he added. "Obviously, John Lennon is a very complex role, a pretty formidable force to try to do. It would be cool."
Dickinson first gained recognition in 2017'sBeach Rats, followed by roles in 2022'sTriangle of SadnessandThe Iron Clawthe following year. More recently, he starred in 2024'sBabygirlalongsideNicole Kidman.
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr
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Keoghan will play Starr, The Beatles' drummer.
Starr became a member of the Fab Four in 1962 to replace drummerPete Bestand went on to have a solo career once the bandsplit in 1970.
Entertainment Tonightasked Starr in December 2024 what he thought about the reports of Keoghan portraying him, to which the drummer said, "It's great."
"I believe he's somewhere taking drum lessons," Starr said. "I hope not too many."
The Oscar-nominated actor previously starred in 2022'sThe Banshees of Inisherinand 2023'sSaltburn.
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
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Quinn will take on the role of Harrison, The Beatles' lead guitarist.
Harrisondied of lung canceron Nov. 29, 2001, at 58 years old. Three years later, he was posthumously recognized for his solo career by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, he also won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist the following year.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Eventwill mark a reunion for Quinn and Mescal, as they both appeared in 2024'sGladiator II. The actor is also known for his roles inStranger Thingsand 2024'sA Quiet Place: Day One.
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