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Sam Mendes to Direct Groundbreaking Beatles Biopic Series

5/8/2025

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Get ready for a cinematic journey like no other! Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures are teaming up for "The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event," set to premiere in April 2028. With captivating screenplays by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, this groundbreaking project will explore the iconic band's life stories through the eyes of each member, making it the first authorized biopic of The Beatles.

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Get ready for a cinematic journey like no other! Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures are teaming up for "The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event," set to premiere in April 2028. With captivating screenplays by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, this groundbreaking project will explore the iconic band's life stories through the eyes of each member, making it the first authorized biopic of The Beatles.