Sony Pictures Announces Cast for Sam Mendes’ The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event
On October 31, 2025, Sony Pictures announced the leading cast for Sam Mendes’ ambitious new project, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, set to release in April 2028. The production is being developed in collaboration with Neal Street Productions.
Main Cast
- Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen (Cox) Starkey
- Saoirse Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney
- Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono
- Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd
About the Characters
Maureen Cox (Mia McKenna-Bruce) was an early Beatles fan who met Ringo Starr at Liverpool’s Cavern Club in 1962. Their relationship developed quickly, and they married in 1965, raising three children together.
Linda Eastman (Saoirse Ronan) was an acclaimed photographer when she crossed paths with Paul McCartney in 1967. McCartney once recalled their first meeting:
“The first time I saw her, I just knew.”
Yoko Ono (Anna Sawai) was a Japanese avant-garde artist whom John Lennon first encountered during one of her London art exhibitions.
Pattie Boyd (Aimee Lou Wood) was a model and photographer known for her influence on 1960s culture and her connections to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton.
Creative Team and Awards
- Sam Mendes, known for 1917 and American Beauty, directs the project.
- BAFTA winner Mia McKenna-Bruce and BAFTA TV winner Aimee Lou Wood bring strong British talent.
- Four-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Saoirse Ronan adds international prestige.
- Anna Sawai, who has earned both Emmy and Golden Globe recognition, plays Yoko Ono.
The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will explore the women who played defining roles in the lives of the legendary band members, portraying their relationships, creativity, and personal struggles behind the global phenomenon of The Beatles.
Author’s Summary
A star-studded cast joins Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film series, illuminating the personal stories of the women who shaped the lives of the iconic musicians.