See “The Beatles” Biopics Cast Side-by-Side with the Real-Life Musicians They Play
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Jordana ComiterJanuary 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney in 'The Beatles' ; Paul McCartney of The Beatles attends a press conference on Feb. 5, 1968, in London.
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In early 2024, Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions confirmed that director Sam Mendes would make a biopic about each of The Beatles members, including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison
Paul Mescal, Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson and Barry Keoghan will portray the Fab Four
Mescal previously said it would be a "dream come true" to be part of the project
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have transformed into the Fab Four.
In early 2024, Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions confirmed that director Sam Mendes would helm four separate biopics about the legendary rock band The Beatles, giving each of its members their turn in the spotlight. The four-part project is expected to premiere in April 2028.
The cast of The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event was officially confirmed in March 2025 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will take on the role of Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison.
"The Beatles changed my understanding of music," Mendes said to the audience at CinemaCon. "I’ve been trying to make a movie about them for years."
In January 2026, Sony Pictures released the first photos of the actors in-character as the band members.
Here's a side-by-side look at the cast of The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event with the real-life musicians they portray.
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Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney in 'The Beatles' ; Paul McCartney performs with The Beatles on March 20, 1964.
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Mescal will star as Paul McCartney, who split main vocal duties with Lennon and played the piano, drums and guitar.
McCartney has won 18 Grammy Awards throughout his career and was honored with a lifetime achievement award as a solo musician in 1990 and as a member of The Beatles in 2014.
Before the casting news was confirmed in March 2025, Mescal told Entertainment Tonight in December 2024 that "it would be an incredible story to be attached to."
He added, "It truly would be a dream come true."
The Oscar-nominated actor first made waves in the 2020 Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel Normal People. Mescal went on to star in 2022's Aftersun and 2024's Gladiator II.
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Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
Harris Dickinson as John Lennon in 'The Beatles' ; John Lennon during a performance in 1966.
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Dickinson will portray Lennon, the late guitar player and co-songwriter of The Beatles.
Lennon died on Dec. 8, 1980, at age 40, after being shot outside of his Manhattan apartment. Over a decade later, in 1994, McCartney inducted him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
Speaking of the casting rumor to Variety in December 2024, Dickinson said, "It would be amazing to do that."
“I think the idea of Sam teaming up to do something like that would be incredibly exciting," he added. "Obviously, John Lennon is a very complex role, a pretty formidable force to try to do. It would be cool.”
Dickinson first gained recognition in 2017's Beach Rats, followed by roles in 2022's Triangle of Sadness and The Iron Claw the following year. More recently, he starred in 2024's Babygirl alongside Nicole Kidman.
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Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr in 'The Beatles' ; Ringo Starr performs on BBC TV show 'Top Of The Pops' on June 16, 1966, in London.
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Keoghan will play Starr, The Beatles' drummer.
Starr became a member of the Fab Four in 1962 to replace drummer Pete Best and went on to have a solo career once the band split in 1970.
Entertainment Tonight asked Starr in December 2024 what he thought about the reports of Keoghan portraying him, to which the drummer said, "It's great."
"I believe he's somewhere taking drum lessons," Starr said. "I hope not too many."
The Oscar-nominated actor previously starred in 2022's The Banshees of Inisherin and 2023's Saltburn.
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Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison in 'The Beatles' ; George Harrison on May 16, 1974.
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Quinn will take on the role of Harrison, The Beatles' lead guitarist.
Harrison died of lung cancer on Nov. 29, 2001, at 58 years old. Three years later, he was posthumously recognized for his solo career by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, he also won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award as a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist the following year.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event will mark a reunion for Quinn and Mescal, as they both appeared in 2024’s Gladiator II. The actor is also known for his roles in Stranger Things and 2024’s A Quiet Place: Day One.
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