Beatles Biopics Cast Announcement
The excitement builds around Sam Mendes’ ambitious project, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, which will explore the lives of the Fab Four through four individual films. The latest casting news reveals four actresses chosen to play key women in the Beatles' stories.
Confirmed Cast for the Four Films
- Saoirse Ronan, a four-time Oscar nominee known for Lady Bird and Little Women, will portray Linda (née Eastman) McCartney.
- Anna Sawai, who gained recognition through FX’s Shōgun, will play the iconic Yoko Ono.
- Aimee Lou Wood, noted for her roles in Netflix’s Sex Education and HBO’s The White Lotus, will take on the part of Pattie Boyd, George Harrison’s girlfriend.
- Mia McKenna-Bruce, a British television veteran, completes the group as Maureen (née Cox) Starkey.
Main Cast and Project Overview
This talented group of actresses joins the core cast featuring Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quinn. The four films will each focus on the life story of one Beatle: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, told from their perspectives.
"The life stories of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison will be told in four individual films from the point of view of each Beatle."
This approach promises a deep, personal exploration of the legendary band’s history through their unique experiences and relationships.
Author’s summary: Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic project gathers a strong female cast to portray the key women in the Fab Four's lives, promising an intimate, four-film narrative from each Beatle's viewpoint.