The Beatles fans remain divided as the cast for the long-awaited biopic following the legendary band has been officially announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
The “Four-Film Cinematic Event” directed by Sam Mendes has been slated for an April 2028 release date.
Each member of the seminal group will have their individual life stories told in the four-part series, with Mendes leading production alongside his partner Pippa Harris.
Permission for the film was granted by surviving members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, with the green light also given from the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison via the group’s company, Apple Corps.
Fans are divided over the 2028 four-part biopic of The Beatles
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Sony Pictures announced that Gladiator II star Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, with Barry Keoghan playing drummer Ringo Starr.
Next James Bond hopeful Harris Dickinson will play Imagine writer John Lennon with Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.
The cast has long been rumoured, causing much debate among Beatlemaniacs, and the official announcement has prompted further intense discussion.
Many fans took issue with the casting of the well-known actors, with one blasting: “They look nothing like the Beatles!”
The film will star Harris Dickinson (Lennon), Paul Mescal (McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Starr) and Joseph Quinn (Harrison)
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"None these actors look like the people they’re playing! Also, four films is crazy,” a second despaired.
However, one shot back that naysayers were “seriously doubting the power of hair and makeup.”
Another declared: “I would’ve hired complete unknown actors instead of recent A-list actors.”
“Unknown actors you would have found on the street (streets of UK), you would get a more authentic portrayal of The Beatles. These actors however are now more recognisable names, and their presence would be more somewhat distracting,” they continued.
The cast was announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas
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Refreshing fears of a boycott among some fans, others declared: “We won’t be watching!”
“This is going to be miserable,” another slammed.
Amid the fierce debate, others shared their excitement for the project and the “perfect” cast.
“The cast is actually perfect,” one wrote simply, while a second announced: “I will be watching!”
“Barry Keoghan as Ringo—random as hell, but he might eat this up,” a third speculated.
A fourth celebrated: “Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson in one movie? God bless my soul!” (sic)
