No, this isn’t an April Fools joke (although there could be hell to pay if it had been) the official forged for the a lot anticipated new The Beatles biopics has been launched, and followers of the beloved ‘babygirl’ craze couldn’t be extra thrilled.
Introduced on Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the director of the upcoming movies, Sam Mendes, stunned friends on stage alongside the brand new forged, which incorporates none apart from Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan and Joseph Quinn.
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Whereas on stage surrounded by the flock of trendy gents, the Oscar-winning director recognized for his work on American Magnificence and James Bond movies, Skyfall and Spectre, addressed the viewers by saying: “We’re not simply making one movie concerning the Beatles, we’re making 4.”
In an effort to “perceive them just a little extra deeply”, every movie will characteristic one of many 4 aforementioned golden boys as members of the well-known boyband, telling their particular person tales of rising to stardom.
This additionally marks the very first full life story, and music rights for a scripted movie have been granted, making it a history-making spectacle that followers cannot wait to view when it’s launched in April 2028.
With out additional ado, let’s introduce you to the main lads set to play John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
It’s possible that you just’ll know the identify Paul Mescal, whether or not it is from his time starring alongside Daisy Edgar Jones within the Netflix present Regular Individuals, his very public love for very, very quick shorts or due to his cheeky, charming, schoolboy vitality that he brings to each crimson carpet look.
Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
Maybe probably the most ‘babygirl’ of all as a result of his starring position within the 2024 erotic thriller Babygirl alongside Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson has been on the checklist of ones to look at for some time. The 28-year-old heartthrob has apparently been authorised by John Lennon’s household to play the part- a reasonably large nod of approval for those who ask us.
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr
Although we would nonetheless be mourning the breakup of Barry and Sabrina Carpenter, the gifted actor couldn’t be extra excellent for the position of Ringo Starr. In a earlier interview with Leisure Tonight, Ringo steered the Saltburn star could be the right particular person to play him, saying: “I imagine he’s someplace taking drum classes, and I hope not too many.”
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
You would possibly recognise Joseph from Stranger Issues and Sport of Thrones or from his time spent starring alongside Gladiator II co-star Paul Mescal. The 31-year-old British actor, who can also be at present courting Doja Cat, was a fan favorite for the casting.