The rumors about actor Paul Mescal playing Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’s upcoming Beatles biopic have been around for a while, but it looks like they’ve now been confirmed. Director Ridley Scott, known for movies like Gladiator and The Martian, recently seemed to let slip the information during an interview.
The rumors were sparked when Scott mentioned Mescal’s involvement in the four-part Beatles film project, which is expected to be directed by Mendes.
In a conversation with Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, Scott was asked whether Mescal would be appearing in his next movie, The Dog Stars, a post-apocalyptic thriller.
Scott responded with,
“Maybe. Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go.”
While Scott didn’t specifically mention which Beatle Mescal would be portraying, the general assumption is that he’s a perfect fit to play McCartney, due to his striking resemblance to the legendary musician.
What we know about the Beatles biopic
Sam Mendes’s highly anticipated four-part Beatles biopic is set to focus on each of the Fab Four individually, with one film dedicated to each member of the band. Mendes is working on this massive project with the full cooperation of McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with the estates of George Harrison and John Lennon.
The biopic has been generating buzz ever since it was first announced earlier this year, although the details have been kept to a minimum. Fans are eagerly awaiting further updates as the films are expected to be released starting in 2027.
Though Paul Mescal hasn’t outright confirmed his role in the project, he did share his excitement about being involved in such an incredible story. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Mescal said,
“It would be an incredible story to be attached to … The fact that Sam Mendes is attached to direct, like truly, it would be a dream come true.”
However, when directly asked if he would be playing McCartney, Mescal avoided giving a definitive answer, stating, “We’re not going there!”
Despite Mescal’s playful reluctance to confirm anything, the consensus among industry insiders is that he’s a perfect fit for the role of McCartney, especially considering their physical similarities. Fans are eager to see how Mescal will bring the Beatles legend to life on screen.
While the focus has mainly been on Paul Mescal’s potential casting as Paul McCartney, there have been some other interesting casting suggestions. Ringo Starr recently hinted that Barry Keoghan, who starred in Saltburn, might play him in the biopic. In an interview, Starr mentioned,
“I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.”
This comment added fuel to speculation about Keoghan’s involvement in the project, but again, nothing has been officially confirmed.
Though it may be a few years before the films hit theaters, the excitement surrounding the project is already building. With legendary director Sam Mendes at the helm, fans can expect a fresh and compelling take on the Beatles’ history.
The collaboration with McCartney, Starr, and the Lennon and Harrison estates adds a layer of authenticity to the films, which will surely make them a must-watch for Beatles fans and film lovers alike.
While the details surrounding the Beatles biopic remain limited, the recent comments from Ridley Scott have confirmed what many fans have suspected: Paul Mescal is likely set to play Paul McCartney in the highly anticipated film series.
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With the involvement of major industry talents like Mendes, McCartney, and Starr, and the possibility of Barry Keoghan portraying Ringo Starr, this four-part project is shaping up to be one of the most exciting films of the next decade.
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