Sam Mendes to Direct Four Films About The Beatles with Star-Studded Cast

Oscar-winning director Sir Sam Mendes is set to direct four major films about The Beatles, each focusing on a different band member. The cast includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. The films, the first to have full rights from the band’s estates, will be released in April 2028. Mendes aims to offer a deeper understanding of the legendary musicians by telling their stories from unique perspectives. The announcement was made at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, where the actors paid tribute to the band by reciting lyrics from ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.’ This project marks a historic moment in Beatles cinema, as previous films like ‘Backbeat’ and ‘Nowhere Boy’ did not have full access to the band’s music and life stories. The Beatles remain the best-selling band of all time, and their impact on music history continues to be celebrated. Mendes described the films as a ‘bingeable theatrical experience,’ aiming to bring audiences back to cinemas with this ambitious project.