First Look at Cast for 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event'

Sony Pictures reveals photos of Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and more starring as the Fab Four

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Sony Pictures has shared first-look photographs of the cast for 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event', including Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. The four-film series will each focus on a different member of the iconic band as they rise to global fame in the 1960s.

Why it matters

This is the first time the remaining Beatles members and their families have granted the rights for a theatrical film series about the band, marking a significant event for Beatles fans and cinephiles alike. The casting of rising stars like Mescal, Keoghan, and Quinn has also generated excitement among audiences.

The details

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 Beatles members. Harry Lloyd will play producer George Martin, and James Norton will portray the band's manager, Brian Epstein. Directed by Sam Mendes, the four films will each focus on a different member's perspective as the band goes from unknowns in Liverpool to the biggest musical act in the world.

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

The players

Paul Mescal

A 29-year-old Irish actor who will portray Paul McCartney in the film series.

Barry Keoghan

A 33-year-old Irish actor who will play Ringo Starr in the films.

Joseph Quinn

A 32-year-old English actor who will portray George Harrison in the cinematic event.

Harris Dickinson

A 29-year-old English actor who will play John Lennon in the four-film series.

Sam Mendes

The director of 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event'.

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What’s next

The four films in 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event' are scheduled to hit theaters in April 2028.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated film series marks a significant milestone for Beatles fans, as it is the first time the band's surviving members and families have granted the rights for a theatrical depiction of their rise to global stardom in the 1960s. The casting of rising young stars has also generated excitement among audiences eager to see a fresh take on the iconic Fab Four.