Beatles biopics producer says you don't have to watch them all in one day
Sam Mendes' four films will tell the band's story from each member's point of view.
Director Sam Mendes' decision to produce separate biopics about each member of The Beatles, to be released in 2028, has sparked plenty of curiosity. The four films - each depicting a different Beatle's perspective on their rise to global fame - will star Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon.
Despite the massive undertaking, producer Pippa Harris assures that moviegoers won't be expected to watch all four films at once. Instead, the plan is for the films to debut in cinemas over a period of time, allowing viewers to experience them at their own pace. Harris suggests seeing one film a week, or spreading them across weekends, or any other combination that suits the audience.
She emphasizes that while each film tells the unique story of a Beatle's journey, they collectively offer a powerful narrative. Harris maintains that the films, penned by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, stand alone as individual stories, yet they coalesce into a greater whole. The project is a bold move for all involved, but given the enduring public fascination with The Beatles, it's a project the team feels compelled to undertake.
Harris notes, "The Beatles are simply, I think, the greatest band in history and we’re trying to do them justice, hence the four films."
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