Pippa Harris Talks ‘Beatles’ Film Series & Explains Release Strategy
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Key Points:
- Producer Pippa Harris revealed that filming for Sam Mendes’ The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event is on day 180, highlighting the project's scale and complexity.
- The four films will be released simultaneously in cinemas in April 2028, offering a unique "bingeable" cinematic experience where audiences can watch all films within the same month.
- Each film focuses on one member of The Beatles—Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon—standing alone as individual biopics with a combined impact.
- This project marks the first authorized scripted use of The Beatles' life stories and music by Apple Corps Ltd., produced in collaboration with Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions.
- The films are directed by Sam Mendes with scripts by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, aiming to honor the legacy of the iconic band through four distinct narratives.
