The cast of Sam Mendes's four upcoming Beatles biopics has officially been confirmed, with Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson playing John Lennon, Barry Keoghan playing Ringo Star and Joseph Quinn putting his spin on George Harrison.

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Mendes announced the news during a surprise appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Monday night, during which the four stars appeared on stage.

Mendes also confirmed that his four separate biopics – which will each focus on one member of the legendary group – will all be released in April 2028.

The official longline for The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event reads (via Deadline): "Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary."

The Beatles at the Coventry dressing room in Disney's BEATLES '64. © 2024 Apple Corps, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Mendes said: "We’re not just making one film about the Beatles – we’re making four. Perhaps this is a chance to understand them a little more deeply."

Mendes went on to claim that Sony film boss Tom Rothman described the projects as “the first binge-able theatrical experience”.

After appearing on stage, all four actors recited lyrics from the band’s song Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and then took a Beatles-style synchronised bow.

The Beatles films will be released in April 2028.

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