Sam Mendes directs four Beatles biopics exploring each member's story

In April 2028, four biopics centered on The Beatles are set to premiere, directed by Sam Mendes in the United States. These films will uniquely portray the lives of each band member: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon. Mendes unveiled the casting details during the CinemaCon convention held in Las Vegas, where he incorporated a creative approach by describing the films as the 'first bingeable theatrical experience'. Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Harris Dickinson have been cast to play McCartney, Harrison, Starr, and Lennon, respectively. Mendes has dedicated years to developing a story that captures the essence of this iconic band, emphasizing that there remains much to explore in their narrative despite their well-known history. The studio, Sony Pictures, hopes that releasing these films in proximity will attract theatergoers back to cinemas, emphasizing the need for significant cinematic events. Mendes and his cast aim to provide deeper insights into the individual members of the band, presenting their varying perspectives while enticing audiences with a unique film experience that intersects the four stories. This interconnected project marks a historic collaboration, as the Beatles, along with the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison, have allowed their full life stories and music rights to be used for scripted films for the first time.