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 the first look at the cast for the upcoming 'The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event' directed by Sam Mendes. The four-film series will each focus on a different member of the iconic band, with Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. The films will chronicle the Beatles' rise to global fame in the 1960s.

Why it matters

This is the first time the remaining Beatles members and their families have given the rights to their music for a theatrical feature film series about the band. The casting of rising stars like Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan has generated significant anticipation for the project.

The details

The four films will each take the perspective of one member of the Beatles as they go from unknowns in Liverpool to the biggest band in the world before their breakup in 1970. In addition to the four lead actors, the cast 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 Fab Four. Harry Lloyd will play producer George Martin, and James Norton will portray the band's manager Brian Epstein.

  • 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 expected to be released in theaters in April 2028.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated film series promises to offer a unique and comprehensive look at the rise and legacy of the Beatles, with a talented young cast bringing the Fab Four to life on the big screen for the first time in a major theatrical release.