First looks at the cast of the upcoming Beatles biopic series have been revealed as part of a promotional campaign. The films, helmed by director Sam Mendes, are slated for release on April 7, 2028.
A Fab Four Reveal
On Thursday, Sony Pictures UK partnered with the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts – an institution co-founded by Paul McCartney and Mark Featherstone-Witty – to launch a unique marketing effort. Postcards featuring Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr were hidden around the school’s campus.
The project, titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, will explore the story of the legendary band through the individual perspectives of each member. Each Beatle will have their own dedicated film.
Director Sam Mendes, speaking at CinemaCon last year, described the series as a potential “first binge-able theatrical experience,” suggesting a new way to consume biographical storytelling. He also stated the films could offer audiences a chance to “understand them a little more deeply.”
Expanding the Cast
Beyond the core four, a substantial supporting cast has been assembled. James Norton will portray Brian Epstein, Anna Sawai will play Yoko Ono, Saoirse Ronan will embody Linda McCartney, Aimee Lou Wood will be Pattie Boyd, Mia McKenna-Bruce will take on the role of Maureen Starkey, and Harry Lloyd will portray George Martin.
Additional cast members include David Morrissey as Jim McCartney, Leanne Best as Mimi Smith, Bobby Schofield as Neil Aspinall, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill as Mal Evans, Arthur Darvill as Derek Taylor, and Adam Pally as Allen Klein.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Beatles films be released?
The four-part biopic series is scheduled for release on April 7, 2028.
How will the Beatles’ story be told?
The story of The Beatles will be told through four separate films, each focusing on the perspective of one member of the band: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Where did the first images of the cast appear?
The first images of the cast – Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan – were revealed on postcards hidden at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
As the release date approaches, it will be interesting to see how the filmmakers balance historical accuracy with artistic interpretation in bringing the story of The Beatles to the big screen.
