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Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan Transform into The Beatles in First Look

The first look at the cast for the upcoming four-film Beatles cinematic event has been revealed. The project features Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. Each film will focus on a different member's perspective, directed by Sam Mendes and backed by Sony Pictures and Apple Corps. The ambitious project is scheduled for a global theatrical release on April 7, 2028.

Key Points: First Look: Cast as The Beatles in Sam Mendes Films

  • Four separate films from each Beatle's perspective
  • First look revealed via postcards in Liverpool
  • Star-studded supporting cast announced
  • Global theatrical release set for April 2028
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The Beatles: Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and cast unveiled as fab four in first look

See Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan as John, Paul, George, and Ringo in the first look for the 2028 Beatles film project.

"I'm honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time - Sam Mendes"

Washington DC, January 30

The first look for 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event' is finally out.

The upcoming movie project, which will revolve around the story of the Fab Four across four separate films, has shared its first visual tease of the cast as the legendary band.

The first look was revealed in the form of postcards given out at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts on Thursday. The school was co-founded by Paul McCartney, according to Variety.

Students later shared the cards on Instagram, giving fans their first glimpse of the actors as the iconic band members.

The postcards feature Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. The project will tell the Beatles' story through four different films, each one focusing on a different member of the band, Variety reported.

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The films also feature a strong supporting cast. Saoirse Ronan will play Linda McCartney, James Norton will appear as Brian Epstein, and Anna Sawai will portray Yoko Ono. Other cast members include Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd, Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey, and Harry Lloyd as producer George Martin.

Sam Mendes is directing all four films. Each movie will depict events from the perspective of one Beatle. The full project is set to release in theaters on April 7, 2028.

When the project was first announced, Mendes said he felt "honored" to tell the story of one of the greatest bands in music history and wanted to bring something new to the big-screen experience.

"I'm honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies," Mendes said in a statement, as per Variety.

The films are written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne. The project is backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment along with Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions, in association with Apple Corps.

- ANI

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Priya S
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr is inspired casting! He has that quirky energy. The whole cast looks promising. I just hope the films do justice to the music and don't just become a superficial biopic. The Beatles' influence even in India is huge—their songs are timeless.
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Rohit P
2028 is so far away! 😭 But I guess a project of this scale needs time. Interesting to see Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono. The supporting cast is stacked. I wonder if they'll show the band's trip to Rishikesh? That's a chapter every Indian fan knows about.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I'm a bit skeptical. Four separate films feels like a cash grab and could stretch the story too thin. One well-made film might have been better. I hope they focus on the music and the brotherhood, not just the drama. The first look is cool though.
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Karthik V
The Beatles' music is the soundtrack to so many of our parents' youth. My mother still hums 'Hey Jude'. Excited to see this, but the pressure is on for the actors to get the Liverpool accents right! Paul Mescal is a great actor, so he should pull it off.
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Michael C
Sam Mendes directing all four is a huge commitment. His filmography is impressive. I'm most curious about the George Harrison film—his spiritual journey and his connection with Indian music and Ravi Shankar ji could make for a fascinating movie here.

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