Sam Mendes (1914, Fall of the sky) is currently developing a massive four-part biopic for The Beatlesa film for each member of the band, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
The film is said to “tell the surprising story of the greatest band in history” and now a report has emerged regarding the film’s possible cast.
According to The InSneider, Sony Pictures has cast Harris Dickinson (Triangle of sadness) in the role of John Lennon, Paolo Mescal (After sun) in the role of Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin) as Ringo Starr, and Charlie Rowe (Slow horses) as George Harrison.
This seems like a solid cast to take on these roles, but they haven’t been confirmed.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Neal Street Pictures and Apple Corps are producing the films, and this is the first time Apple, which handles the Beatles rights, has granted the story and music rights to a scripted film, let alone a full-length movie. series.
Mendes previously said in a statement: “I’m honored to tell the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and I’m excited to challenge the concept of what constitutes a trip to the movies.”
Sony Pictures Entertainment said, “The film release cadence, details of which will be shared closer to release, will be innovative and groundbreaking.” I imagine the four films will all be shot at the same time, which will be a huge undertaking.
Pippa Harris shared in a statement: “We intend for this to be a unique, thrilling and epic cinematic experience: four films, told from four different perspectives that tell a single story about the most celebrated band of all time.
“To have the blessing of the Beatles and Apple Corps to do all this is an immense privilege. From our first meeting with Tom Rothman and Elizabeth Gabler, it was clear that they shared both our passion and ambition for this project, and we can’t think of a more perfect home than Sony Pictures.”
CEO of Apple Corps Ltd Jeff Jones added: “Apple Corps is delighted to partner with Sam, Pippa and Julie to explore each Beatle’s unique story and to bring them together in a suitably engaging and innovative way. Sony Pictures’ enthusiastic support, championing the project’s scope and vision creative from the start, it was invaluable to all of us.”
Tom RothmannPresident and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group said: “I know I speak on behalf of our CEO Tony Vinciquerra, who was instrumental in making this happen, and every colleague at Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group around the world when I say: ‘yeah, Yeah Yeah!’
“Cinematic film events today must be culturally seismic. Sam’s bold, large-scale idea is this and so much more. By pairing his filmmaking team with the music and stories of four young people who changed the world, he will shock audiences around the world.
“We are deeply grateful to all parties and look forward to breaking some rules with Sam’s unique artistic vision.”
As a longtime Beatles fan, I can’t wait to see how Mendes tells the story of these characters.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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