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Sam Mendes to Direct Four Beatles Biopics by 2028

10/29/2025

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Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes will create four Beatles biopics after the band granted full life story and music rights.
The films are set for release in April 2028.
The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
James Norton will portray Brian Epstein, and Saoirse Ronan will play Linda.

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Story summary

Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes will create four Beatles biopics after the band granted full life story and music rights.
The films are set for release in April 2028.
The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
James Norton will portray Brian Epstein, and Saoirse Ronan will play Linda.