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Untitled George Harrison film
Directed bySam Mendes
Written by
Produced by
StarringJoseph Quinn
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • April 2028 (2028-04)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The as of yet untitled film centered around George Harrison is an upcoming biographical musical drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, based on The Beatles as part of the series The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, to be released at once in April 2028.[1][2]

Cast

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Production

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Sam Mendes conceived of the idea, and discussed the concept with studio executives in late 2023. It is the first time the Beatles have granted full life story and musical rights for official scripted biographical films.[3] The film will be directed by Mendes, who will produce alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Neal Street’s Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps Limited.[4] In June 2024, Charlie Rowe was in contention to play Harrison.[5] Krysty Wilson-Cairns was revealed to have written the screenplay.[6]

On May 7, 2025, it was announced that Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne would co-write the screenplays for all four movies.[7]

Casting

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In December, Joseph Quinn was cast as Harrison.[8] In February 2025, Anna Sawai was eyed to portray Yoko Ono in the film.[9] On 31 March 2025, Quinn appeared on stage with Sam Mendes at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, as his casting, alongside Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, was officially announced.[10]

Filming

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Principal photography is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.[11] In June 2024, it was reported that cinematographer Roger Deakins was offered the opportunity to collaborate with Mendes on the project.[12]

Release

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At an industry convention CinemaCon in Las Vegas, in March 2025, Sony Pictures announced that all films in the series will be released simultaneously in April 2028, with director Sam Mendes declaring it to be "the first binge-able theatrical experience."[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tartaglione, Anthony D'Alessandro,Nancy (April 1, 2025). "'The Beatles' Movies: All Four Of 'Em Are Coming Out In April 2028, Sam Mendes Confirms Cast – CinemaCon". Deadline. Retrieved April 1, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b Richwine, Lisa (April 1, 2025). "Sony reveals cast for four 'bingeable' movies about The Beatles". Reuters. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2024). "Sam Mendes, Sony & Apple Corps Set Four Beatles Theatrical Movies On Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison & Ringo Starr". Deadline Holllywood. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  4. ^ Shoard, Catherine (February 20, 2024). "'Nothing off limits': Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles films – one about each member". The Guardian. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 5, 2024). "HOT RUMOR: Has Sam Mendes Found the Stars of His Four Movies About The Beatles". The InSneider. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (June 7, 2024). "Krsyty Wilson Cairns is Writing Mendes' 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 7, 2025). "Jez Butterworth, Jack Thorne And Peter Straughan To Pen 'The Beatles-A Four Film Cinematic Event' For Sam Mendes And Sony".
  8. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (December 12, 2024). "'Gladiator II's Joseph Quinn Tuning Up For George Harrison In Sam Mendes Beatles Films: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 1, 2025). "Hot Rumor: 'Shōgun' Star Anna Sawai Eyed to Play Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes' Beatles Movies". The InSneider. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  10. ^ Cain, Sian (April 1, 2025). "The Beatles: actors playing the Fab Four in Sam Mendes' biopics announced". The Guardian. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  11. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (February 28, 2024). "Behind Sony's Four-Movie Beatles Bet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  12. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (June 11, 2024). "Roger Deakins Eyed to Lens All 4 Sam Mendes 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
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