The Beatles to get four new biopics—one for each member—directed by Sam Mendes

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The world of cinema is abuzz with the news of Sam Mendes, the acclaimed director of “No Time To Die”, embarking on an ambitious project: four biopics about each member of The Beatles. This unprecedented cinematic endeavor is currently in the works at Sony Pictures Entertainment, and it’s causing quite a stir in the online community.

 

Each movie in this series will focus on a different member of the iconic British band, namely John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. This is the first time that the band’s company, Apple Corps Ltd., has given permission for the group’s life story and music to be used in a scripted film about them.

 

The films are expected to roll out theatrically in 2027, and they promise to intersect to tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history3. This innovative approach to storytelling has been likened to a Beatles Cinematic Universe3, offering audiences a uniquely thrilling and epic cinematic experience.

 

In conclusion, the Beatles biopics by Sam Mendes represent a daring and large-scale idea that challenges the traditional boundaries of cinema. It’s a testament to Mendes’ creative brilliance that he has received the blessing of the surviving Beatles members and their families. But what do you think? Will these biopics do justice to the legendary status of The Beatles? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

 

 

Read more:

• https://apnews.com/article/beatles-biopic-sam-mendes-3f3f74076d78f16ac420820638e05de3
• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/movies/four-beatles-biopics-sam-mendes.html
• https://pitchfork.com/news/four-beatles-biopics-in-the-works-from-sam-mendes/

 

 

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