Summary
Sam Mendes is directing an unprecedented four-part cinematic event chronicling the rise of the most legendary band in history—The Beatles. Each film tells the story from a different band member’s point of view, making this one of the most ambitious storytelling projects ever undertaken. Shooting begins in late 2025 across the U.K., giving actors, extras, and production professionals a once-in-a-lifetime chance to join a global film franchise.
About The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event
Produced by Neal Street Productions in partnership with Apple Corps Ltd., the project marks the first time the Beatles’ estates have granted complete life-story and music rights for a scripted production. Mendes will direct four separate theatrical films, each dedicated to Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Together, the films form an interconnected narrative—different viewpoints, one shared journey. The project aims to redefine how cinematic storytelling can explore fame, art, friendship, and cultural revolution.
“We intend this to be a uniquely thrilling and epic cinematic experience,” said producer Pippa Harris, “four films told from four perspectives telling one story about the greatest band of all time.”
Cast
Sony Pictures officially announced the ensemble:
- Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
- Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
- Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr
- Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
Mendes and Harris lead production alongside Julie Pastor and Alexandra Derbyshire, ensuring each actor embodies the spirit, humor, and complexity that defined The Beatles.
Production Details
- Title: The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event
- Format: Feature Film Series (4 Films)
- Director: Sam Mendes
- Producers: Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Julie Pastor, Alexandra Derbyshire
- Production Company: CP Film Productions Ltd / Neal Street Productions
- Filming Locations: Hertfordshire, England and Glasgow, Scotland
- Filming Schedule: November 2025 – February 2027
- Release Date: April 2028
Because each installment represents a different perspective, multiple sets, background teams, and time periods will be recreated—from Liverpool’s early-60s pubs to the chaos of Beatlemania.
How to Get Cast in The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event
Want to join the most ambitious music biopic ever made? Here’s how to prepare:
- Monitor official casting calls. Follow Project Casting for verified updates, background work, and stand-in opportunities throughout the U.K. production timeline.
- Highlight musical and performance experience. Showcase any work in period pieces or rhythm-based roles—authenticity matters.
- Refine your 1960s look. Natural haircuts, clean-cut styles, and a timeless aesthetic will help you fit seamlessly into the era.
- Be versatile. The production will film across several cities, so flexibility with travel and multi-day shoots will give you an edge.
- Show professionalism. With Mendes at the helm, attention to detail, punctuality, and respect on set are essential.
Whether you’re portraying a screaming fan, a recording engineer, or a Liverpool local, every role contributes to recreating the Beatles’ world.
Why This Project Matters
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event isn’t just a movie—it’s film history in the making. It unites four Oscar-level performances, groundbreaking storytelling, and the full backing of the Beatles’ estates. Joining this project could mean participating in one of the most celebrated cinematic experiments of the decade.
Join the Cast of The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event
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