First Look at Cast for Four-Film Beatles Biopic

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn to star in 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event'

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Sony Pictures has released the first look at the cast for the upcoming four-film biopic series 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event', directed by Sam Mendes. The films will each focus on a different member of the iconic band, with Paul Mescal portraying Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. The cast also includes Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Harry Lloyd, and James Norton.

Why it matters

This is the first time the remaining Beatles members and their families have given the music rights to a theatrical feature film about the band. The four-film event promises to offer a comprehensive look at the rise and breakup of the Fab Four from the perspective of each individual member.

The details

Production has begun on the four films, which will each focus on a different member of the Beatles. Paul Mescal, 29, will portray Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan, 33, will play Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn, 32, will star as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson, 29, will take on the role of John Lennon. The cast also includes Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd, and Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey - the wives of the four band members.

  • Production on the four-film event has begun.
  • The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event' is set to hit theaters in April 2028.

The players

Sam Mendes

The director of the four-film Beatles biopic event.

Paul Mescal

A 29-year-old actor cast to portray Paul McCartney in the films.

Barry Keoghan

A 33-year-old actor cast to play Ringo Starr in the films.

Joseph Quinn

A 32-year-old actor cast to star as George Harrison in the films.

Harris Dickinson

A 29-year-old actor cast to portray John Lennon in the films.

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What’s next

The four Beatles films are set to hit theaters in April 2028.

The takeaway

This ambitious four-film biopic event promises to offer an unprecedented, comprehensive look at the rise and breakup of the Beatles from the unique perspectives of each individual member of the iconic band.