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In a bold cinematic venture unlike any other, Sam Mendes has assembled an all-star cast of today’s most captivating young actors to bring the legendary story of THE BEATLES to life. This unprecedented project, officially titled THE BEATLES – A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT, will feature Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.
The announcement, made at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday, confirms what many fans had been eagerly anticipating. The audience at Caesar’s Palace was treated to heartfelt video messages from the four stars, with Mendes himself presenting the ambitious project. “THE BEATLES changed my understanding of music,” the 59-year-old filmmaker revealed. “I’ve been trying to make a movie about them for years.”
What makes this project revolutionary is its unique structure – four intersecting films, each told from the perspective of one band member, creating what Mendes describes as the “first bingable theatrical experience.” This marks a historic moment as Apple Corps Ltd. and the band have granted the rights to their life stories and music for the big screen for the first time. The films are scheduled for release in April 2028, with production expected to span an entire year.
The casting has generated particular excitement as it brings together some of the most celebrated young talents in film today. Mescal, known for his work in NORMAL PEOPLE and GLADIATOR II, will embody McCartney, while Dickinson of BABYGIRL and TRIANGLE OF SADNESS fame takes on the role of Lennon. Keoghan, who captivated audiences in SALTBURN, will play Starr, and Quinn, soon to appear in THE FANTASTIC FOUR, completes the quartet as Harrison.
“I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” Mendes stated when first announcing the project in February 2024. This innovative approach to biographical storytelling promises to redefine cinematic experiences, offering audiences a comprehensive and immersive journey through the lives and music of the iconic British rock band that transformed popular culture forever.
🎬 Colin Farrell`s incredible journey continues!
From THE PENGUIN`s criminal mastermind to a magical road trip with Margot Robbie in A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY – this Dublin-born talent is unstoppable!
Mark your calendars for September 19, 2025! 🍿✨
Apr 3
🎬 Colin Farrell`s incredible journey continues!
From THE PENGUIN`s criminal mastermind to a magical road trip with Margot Robbie in A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY – this Dublin-born talent is unstoppable!
Mark your calendars for September 19, 2025! 🍿✨
Pierce Brosnan is back – and this time, he’s playing by his own rules. 🔥🎭
Trading in his Bond tux for something far more dangerous, Brosnan steps into the role of crime boss Conrad Harrigan in MOBLAND, Guy Ritchie’s latest gritty masterpiece.
Premieres March 30 on Paramount+!
Mar 26
Pierce Brosnan is back – and this time, he’s playing by his own rules. 🔥🎭
Trading in his Bond tux for something far more dangerous, Brosnan steps into the role of crime boss Conrad Harrigan in MOBLAND, Guy Ritchie’s latest gritty masterpiece.
Premieres March 30 on Paramount+!
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are bringing Irish magic to THE BEATLES!
Our lads just scored legendary roles in Sam Mendes` groundbreaking four-film Beatles project.
From NORMAL PEOPLE to playing Paul McCartney, and SALTBURN to becoming Ringo Starr, these Irish treasures continue conquering Hollywood one iconic role at a time.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Apr 1
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are bringing Irish magic to THE BEATLES!
Our lads just scored legendary roles in Sam Mendes` groundbreaking four-film Beatles project.
From NORMAL PEOPLE to playing Paul McCartney, and SALTBURN to becoming Ringo Starr, these Irish treasures continue conquering Hollywood one iconic role at a time.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Gabriel Byrne continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his enigmatic presence and unparalleled talent.
Can`t wait to see this legendary Irish actor bring his mysterious charm to the John Wick universe in BALLERINA!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Mar 23
Gabriel Byrne continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his enigmatic presence and unparalleled talent.
Can`t wait to see this legendary Irish actor bring his mysterious charm to the John Wick universe in BALLERINA!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Cork`s own queen Fiona Shaw spilling the tea on THE LATE LATE SHOW.
From working with "superwoman" Sharon Horgan on BAD SISTERS to revealing she based her THREE MEN AND A BABY character on her old Cork headmistress, she`s keeping it real while conquering Hollywood!
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
Feb 25
Cork`s own queen Fiona Shaw spilling the tea on THE LATE LATE SHOW.
From working with "superwoman" Sharon Horgan on BAD SISTERS to revealing she based her THREE MEN AND A BABY character on her old Cork headmistress, she`s keeping it real while conquering Hollywood!
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 That`s a WRAP!
Production on the PEAKY BLINDERS film officially wrapped on December 13th, bringing together Ireland`s finest talent once again! 🍀
From Cillian Murphy to newcomer Barry Keoghan, the Irish takeover of Birmingham`s fictional underworld proves our actors continue to dominate both big and small screens.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Mar 11
🎬 That`s a WRAP!
Production on the PEAKY BLINDERS film officially wrapped on December 13th, bringing together Ireland`s finest talent once again! 🍀
From Cillian Murphy to newcomer Barry Keoghan, the Irish takeover of Birmingham`s fictional underworld proves our actors continue to dominate both big and small screens.
More at irishfilmtv.com.