Sam Mendes, the man behind films like 1917 and Skyfall, is slated to helm four distinct The Beatles movies, each concentrating on a different band member. As a result, actors who can carry a tune and have a passable Liverpool accent may definitely be polishing their resumes in the hopes of landing an audition.
For those who are unfamiliar, The Beatles were an influential English rock band founded in Liverpool in 1960 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The band was instrumental in the development of counterculture in the 1960s and the acceptance of popular music as an art form.
Having said that, Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr were iconic for a reason. Finding an actor with that unique blend of singing prowess, seductive good looks, charisma, and something extra that makes pop music icons stand out from ordinary individuals is going to be challenging.
With that in mind, fans are rooting to see Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet play Paul McCartney and George Harrison, respectively.
Sam Mendes To Helm Movies About Each ‘The Beatles’ Members?
We learned from Screen Rant that Sam Mendes is directing four films that will each showcase a different member of the Beatles in their big-screen biopic. The stories of Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon will be told in four films, which Sony Pictures revealed on Monday. This deal may surpass all previous music biopics.
Movie theaters are anticipated to screen Mendes’ avant-garde films either simultaneously or in succession. The precise release schedule will be made public at a later time. Sony intends to release them in 2027.
Berkshire-born director, 58, said in a statement (via Vanity Fair).
“I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies.”
Equipped with official biographies and the capacity to explore every facet of the phenomenon, the project has the potential to be revolutionary. It could be the biggest project in the current run of Beatles revival material, though there is still a lot to learn about the project, including the cast and the official release schedule.
Fans are Rooting for Tom Holland & Timothée Chalamet to Star in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Franchise
Reboots and franchise movies seem to be taking over the box office these days. Still, The Beatles fans and moviegoers, in general, have been buzzing about a new film project that revolves around the legendary band. And when it comes to the casting of the Fab Four, two names have risen to the top of fan wish lists: Tom Holland and Timothée Chalamet. Some are in favor, while others are against it.
Both Holland and Chalamet have established themselves as remarkably gifted and adaptable performers in their own right, with Chalamet garnering praise from critics for roles in Little Women and Call Me By Your Name and Holland winning over fans as Spider-Man in the MCU. Let’s read some of the fans’ tweets:
George Harrison by Timothee Chalamet.
The Beatles pic.twitter.com/lf7h039FmT
— Clint Is Good (@westbestern_) February 20, 2024
DON'T TOY WITH MY EMOTIONS <3
— Legendary Lass (LL) (@LegendaryLass) February 20, 2024
Paul Rudd as John
Jason Schwartzman as Ringo
Justin Long as George
Jack Black as Paul— Jamie Moyer's Fancy Foyer ⚙️ (@Sowses_n_fixins) February 20, 2024
Should be all unknowns, the subject is big enough!
— Donna Rees (@DonnaARees) February 20, 2024
Love Tom Holland but he's too short. McCartney was the tallest of the band.
— FivebyFive (@five_fiveby) February 20, 2024
Also, it’s not just their acting chops that have people excited about the possibility of them playing the roles of Paul McCartney and George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ Beatles franchise. The idea of a Beatles franchise helmed by Mendes promises to bring a new perspective on the band’s story, looking at the highs and lows of each member’s career.
So, as we wait for an official announcement on the project, let us hope Holland, Chalamet, and Mendes will collaborate to bring The Beatles’ story to life in a way that will have us all singing Hey Jude at the top of our lungs!
