When it comes to ambitious filmmaking, Sam Mendes is setting the bar sky-high. Sony Pictures has officially dropped the latest poster and casting announcement for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, a groundbreaking project that will tell the stories of John, Paul, George, and Ringo — each in their own feature film. The films, set for release in April 2028, will mark the first time The Beatles’ story has been told with full cooperation from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison.
Leading the Fab Four lineup are Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Each film will explore the band member’s personal journey, their creative highs and lows, and their role in shaping the most influential group in music history. Mendes, known for 1917 and American Beauty, will both direct and produce the four films — a bold experiment in cinematic storytelling.
Adding another layer of authenticity, Sony Pictures revealed the actresses portraying the women who shaped The Beatles’ world. Mia McKenna-Bruce will star as Maureen (Cox) Starkey, Saoirse Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd. The announcement was made alongside a sleek poster featuring the four actresses and the caption: “New casting announced for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, directed by Sam Mendes. In cinemas April 2028.”
The project has already generated massive excitement among fans and film lovers alike. With its ambitious multi-film structure and powerhouse cast, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event promises to blend history, art, and emotion in a way no music biopic has before. If Mendes pulls this off, we might just be witnessing the birth of one of cinema’s most daring tributes to rock ‘n’ roll royalty.