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Sony is releasing ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’, where each movie will focus on a different member of The Beatles. There’s more Irish interest as, aside from Mescal portraying Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will also star as Ringo Starr. Joseph Quinn will portray George Harrison and Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon. Advertisement Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson speak at the announcement of the upcoming films about The Beatles at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in March this year.Alamy Directed by Sam Mendes – who previously helmed Skyfall and 1917 – all four films will be released theatrically in April 2028. US trade publication Deadline reported previously that Ronan, a four-time Oscar nominee, is “expected to feature prominently in the installment centered on McCartney, though it’ s unknown to what extent she might appear in the other three”. According to another trade title, Variety, the roles of three other spouses have all been officially confirmed this week. Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce will portray Yoko Ono, Pattie Boyd and Maureen Starkey respectively. Director Mendes said in a statement to Variety that each of the four women are “fascinating and unique figures in their own right” and that he was delighted “we’ve managed to persuade four of the most talented women working in film today to join this amazing adventure.” With reporting by Jane Moore Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. 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