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James Norton Stars as Brian Epstein in Beatles Biopic

10/14/2025

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James Norton (actor) will portray Brian Epstein in Sam Mendes' project The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event.
The project is scheduled for release in April 2028 and marks the Beatles' first authorization of their story for scripted films.
The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, with Epstein appearing in all films.

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Story summary

James Norton (actor) will portray Brian Epstein in Sam Mendes' project The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event.
The project is scheduled for release in April 2028 and marks the Beatles' first authorization of their story for scripted films.
The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, with Epstein appearing in all films.