Cast Announced for Sam Mendes' 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event'

New actors join the ensemble for the highly anticipated Beatles biopics.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Sony Pictures has announced additional cast members for Sam Mendes' upcoming four-film series 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.' The new additions include Morfydd Clark as John Lennon's first wife Cynthia, Lucy Boynton as Paul McCartney's former girlfriend Jane Asher, Farhan Akhtar as musician Ravi Shankar, and Harry Lawtey as the band's original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe. The films will each be told from the perspective of one of the four band members, with Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan playing McCartney, Lennon, Harrison, and Starr respectively.

Why it matters

This highly anticipated Beatles biopic series marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and the band have granted a studio the rights to tell the life stories of the individual members and use their legendary catalog of music. Fans are eager to see a fresh take on the Fab Four's rise to global stardom.

The details

The cast additions announced include Morfydd Clark as Cynthia Lennon, Lucy Boynton as Jane Asher, Farhan Akhtar as Ravi Shankar, and Harry Lawtey as Stuart Sutcliffe. They join the previously announced leads Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan as the four Beatles. The ensemble also includes Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Mia McKenna-Bruce as Ringo's wife Maureen Starkey, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Aimee Lou Wood as George Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd.

  • The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event is set to open in April 2028.

The players

Sam Mendes

The acclaimed director who is helming the four-film Beatles series.

Apple Corps Ltd.

The company that manages the Beatles' business interests and has granted the rights for this film series.

Paul Mescal

The actor portraying Paul McCartney in the films.

Harris Dickinson

The actor portraying John Lennon in the films.

Joseph Quinn

The actor portraying George Harrison in the films.

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What’s next

Fans will eagerly await more details on the films' production and release as the April 2028 premiere approaches.

The takeaway

With a talented ensemble cast and the full cooperation of Apple Corps Ltd., this four-film Beatles series promises to offer a fresh and definitive look at the lives and music of the iconic band that changed the course of popular music.