First Look at Actors as Beatles in Mendes Biopic Revealed

Fans of The Beatles have gotten their first glimpse of the band's iconic members reimagined on screen, thanks to a promotional stunt at a Liverpool performing arts school and a red carpet appearance by one of the lead actors. On social media this week, images surfaced showing actors Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn transformed into Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, respectively, for Sam Mendes' upcoming four-film biopic series. The project, titled The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event, is set for a simultaneous theatrical release on April 7, 2028.

The initial reveal came through postcards distributed by Sony Pictures UK and hidden around the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, the school co-founded by Paul McCartney. Students discovered and shared the cards online, each featuring one actor in character with period-appropriate costumes, hairstyles, and makeup. The images highlight the meticulous attention to detail in recreating the band's early 1960s look, including signature mop-top haircuts and tailored suits. For instance, Mescal's portrayal of McCartney captures the musician's youthful charm, while...