Beatles biopics cast revealed (and it is excellent)

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On Monday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, it was unveiled who will portray the famous Beatles quartet in Sam Mendes’ upcoming biopic films. At the event, Mendes introduced the four actors chosen to play the Fab Four: Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.

“I’ve been wanting to make a film about The Beatles for years,” Mendes said.

Titled “The Beatles: A Four-Movie Cinematic Experience“, Mendes has revealed that these movies will be released in April 2028. Each movie represents a separate installment, focusing on one member of The Beatles, thus creating a four-part series that narrates the life story of each musician. Mendes refers to this unique experience as, “The first binge-worthy theatrical event.

Cast of Beatles biopic is announced

Upcoming biopics will be helmed by Mendes, a renowned director recognized for movies like “1917”, “American Beauty”, and “Skyfall”. These productions will be distributed via Sony Pictures. Interestingly, Mendes will be the first filmmaker to secure exclusive rights to the band’s music and gain unfettered access to the personal stories of each Beatle.

Each movie will delve into the perspective of every band member. Mendes suggests that this approach might provide a deeper insight into their individual personalities.

Although there’s been much anticipation surrounding this biographical movie, as some consider it a groundbreaking production, numerous individuals have expressed their thoughts about the chosen actors portraying each Beatle on various social platforms.

In a post on Instagram by the Associated Press unveiling the cast, several users speculated that it was an April Fool’s prank due to its release on April 1st. With four leading actors from today’s pop culture, one user quipped, “It seems there are more than just five prominent men in Hollywood.

As a gamer, I’ve been seeing a lot of feedback about this project, and it seems like some users aren’t too thrilled about another band biopic coming from Hollywood. One user even said, “Eww, no way!” They feel that The Beatles don’t need a biopic film because we already have documentaries, interviews, music videos, and magazines – and those were more than enough for them. In other words, they think there’s no need for another take on the story of The Beatles.

As a gamer, I can’t help but notice the lack of enthusiasm among Reddit users in the r/movies subreddit regarding the upcoming movies. Many of them have voiced their disappointment that the prominent cast members don’t seem to embody the legendary likeness of the Liverpool football team.

The casting seems more about choosing popular male actors currently in the spotlight, rather than selecting individuals who can truly breathe life into the roles. However, they are all talented performers. If I were a producer, I’d consider casting lesser-known actors who might fit the characters better and are established musicians on their respective instruments.

Over the past few years, there’s been a surge in the demand for movies that delve into the lives and professional journeys of music’s most celebrated artists. In 2024, we witnessed an impressive trio of biographical films about musicians, such as “Back To Black”, “Bob Marley: One Love”, and more recently, “A Complete Unknown”, a Bob Dylan biopic featuring Timothée Chalamet in the lead part. This performance garnered him both an Academy Award nomination for “Best Actor” and a win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Other popular biopics over the years include Bohemian Rhapsody, Elvis, and Rocketman.

Musical biopics offer an intriguing perspective on beloved musicians and serve as a captivating introduction to music legends for younger audiences. Yet, these films do carry certain drawbacks.

In making musician biographical films, Hollywood frequently alters facts to create a more thrilling movie experience, particularly if obtaining music rights for the artist proves difficult.

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2025-04-03 13:00