The first images of the cast in character for Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics have been unveiled. Postcards featuring Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr were hidden around the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and shared on Instagram. The four-film project is set for release in April 2028.
On January 29, 2026, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, cofounded by Paul McCartney, revealed the first looks at the stars of the Beatles biopics via its Instagram account. The school announced it had received exclusive postcards promoting the new movies, which were hidden for students to find. Each postcard showcased one member of the Fab Four in character: Paul Mescal as McCartney, Harris Dickinson as Lennon, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Starr.
The reveal coincided with Barry Keoghan's red carpet appearance in London on January 28 for the film 'Crime 101,' where he debuted a mop-top hairstyle reminiscent of Ringo Starr.
Described as a 'four-film cinematic event,' the project consists of interconnected movies, each told from the perspective of one Beatle. Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, known for '1917' and 'American Beauty,' is helming all four films, produced by Sony. They are scheduled to hit theaters in April 2028.
The ensemble also features Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey, Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd.
Paul Mescal, fresh from his role in the Oscar-nominated 'Hamnet,' shared insights on the production. 'The world hopefully will benefit from knowing as little as possible going into it,' he told Variety earlier this month. 'We're a while away from finishing. That’s my job for all of 2026.'
This unconventional postcard rollout underscores the project's innovative approach to chronicling the iconic band's story.
