Beatles Biopics Announce Lead Actresses
Sam Mendes' ambitious Beatles project is gaining momentum with the casting of four actresses to portray significant women in the band members' lives. The ensemble includes Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Cast and Characters
- Saoirse Ronan, a four-time Oscar nominee known for Lady Bird and Little Women, will portray Linda (née Eastman) McCartney.
- Anna Sawai, recognized for her breakout role in FX’s Shōgun, takes on the role of Yoko Ono.
- Aimee Lou Wood, noted for her performances in Netflix’s Sex Education and HBO’s The White Lotus, will play Pattie Boyd, George Harrison’s girlfriend.
- Mia McKenna-Bruce completes the group as Maureen (née Cox) Starkey, Ringo Starr's wife.
Core Cast and Project Structure
These actresses join a strong main cast that includes Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quinn. The biopic series will explore the lives of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison through four separate films, each from the perspective of one Beatle.
"For this project, the life stories of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison will be told in four individual films from the point of view of each Beatle."
This casting reflects a thoughtful approach to portraying the iconic figures closely connected to the Fab Four.
Summary
The Beatles biopic series features a talented quartet of actresses portraying influential women in the band’s story, supporting an innovative storytelling approach across four films.