Sam Mendes Plans Four-Part Beatles Film Starring Leading Actresses

Sam Mendes is directing an ambitious four-part film series titled "The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event," which will explore the lives of each member of the Beatles through four separate films. The project has officially cast four prominent actresses to portray the key women in the Beatles' lives: Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Cox (Ringo Starr's wife), Saoirse Ronan as Linda Eastman (Paul McCartney's wife), Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono (John Lennon's wife), and Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd (George Harrison's wife). These women played significant roles in the personal and public stories of the band members, with each relationship marked by notable events and influence on the Beatles' history. The films will be produced with full access to the Beatles' music and life rights, marking the first authorized scripted film project by Apple Corps Ltd., and are scheduled for global theatrical release in April 2028. Mendes emphasized the uniqueness and importance of these female figures and expressed excitement about the talented cast assembled for this project. The male leads include actors such as Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn, portraying the Beatles themselves, with production by Neal Street Productions and Sony Pictures financing and distributing the films worldwide.