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Untitled Paul McCartney film
Untitled Paul McCartney film
Directed by	Sam Mendes
Written by	Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Produced by	Sam Mendes; Pippa Harris; Julie Pastor;
Starring	Paul Mescal
Production; companies	Columbia Pictures; Neal Street Productions; Apple Corps;
Distributed by	Sony Pictures Releasing
Release date	2027
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

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Untitled Paul McCartney film is an upcoming British biographical musical drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns, based on The Beatles as part of the Beatles Quadrilogy. It stars Paul Mescal.

Cast

Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney

Production

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.^[1] The film will be directed by Mendes, who will produce alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps.^[2] In June 2024, Paul Mescal was in contention to play McCartney.^[3] Krysty Wilson-Cairns was revealed to have written the screenplay.^[4] In December, Mescal was confirmed to star.^[5]

Filming

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.^[6] In June 2024, it was reported that cinematographer Roger Deakins was offered the opportunity to collaborate with Mendes on the project.^[7]

Release

The film is expected to be released by Sony Pictures Releasing in 2027.^[8]

References

^ 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.
^ 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.
^ 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.
^ Ruimy, Jordan (June 7, 2024). "Krsyty Wilson Cairns is Writing Mendes' 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
^ Gajewski, Ryan (December 11, 2024). "Paul Mescal Set to Star in Sony's Beatles Movies, Says Ridley Scott". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
^ Gajewski, Ryan (February 28, 2024). "Behind Sony's Four-Movie Beatles Bet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
^ Ruimy, Jordan (June 11, 2024). "Roger Deakins Eyed to Lens All 4 Sam Mendes 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 20, 2024). "Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Movies on Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

External links

[1] 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.

[2] 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.

[3] 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.

[4] Ruimy, Jordan (June 7, 2024). "Krsyty Wilson Cairns is Writing Mendes' 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 7, 2024.

[5] Gajewski, Ryan (December 11, 2024). "Paul Mescal Set to Star in Sony's Beatles Movies, Says Ridley Scott". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

[6] Gajewski, Ryan (February 28, 2024). "Behind Sony's Four-Movie Beatles Bet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2024.

[7] Ruimy, Jordan (June 11, 2024). "Roger Deakins Eyed to Lens All 4 Sam Mendes 'Beatles' Movies". World of Reel. Retrieved June 12, 2024.

[8] Rubin, Rebecca (February 20, 2024). "Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Movies on Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

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v t e Sam Mendes
Awards and nominations
Feature films	American Beauty (1999) Road to Perdition (2002) Jarhead (2005) Revolutionary Road (2008) Away We Go (2009) Skyfall (2012) Spectre (2015) 1917 (2019, also wrote) Empire of Light (2022, also wrote)
Television	The Franchise (2024, creator and director)
Related	Alfred Mendes (grandfather) Donmar Warehouse Neal Street Productions