Untitled John Lennon film

Untitled John Lennon film
Directed bySam Mendes
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGreig Fraser
Edited byLee Smith
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • April 7, 2028 (2028-04-07)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The as of yet untitled film centered around John Lennon is an upcoming biographical musical drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, based on the Beatles as part of the series The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, to be released at once on April 7, 2028.

Cast

Production

Sam Mendes conceived of the idea, and discussed the concept with studio executives in late 2023. It is the first time the Beatles have granted full life story and musical rights for official scripted biographical films.[1] The film will be directed by Mendes, who will produce alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris and Neal Street's Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps Limited.[2]

On May 7, 2025, it was announced that Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan and Jack Thorne would co-write the screenplays for all four movies.[3]

Casting

Main actors of the Lennon film of the series: Harris Dickinson (Lennon), and Anna Sawai (Yoko Ono).

In June 2024, Harris Dickinson was in contention to play Lennon.[4] In February 2025, Anna Sawai was eyed to portray Yoko Ono in the film, with Dickinson confirmed to play Lennon.[5] Dickinson appeared on stage with Sam Mendes at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, as his casting, alongside Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, was officially announced.[6] In October 2025, it was announced that Saoirse Ronan would play Linda McCartney,[7] and Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen Starkey Tigrett,[8] with Anna Sawai and Aimee Lou Wood in talks to portray Yoko Ono and Pattie Boyd respectively.[9] James Norton later joined the cast as Brian Epstein.[10] The castings of McKenna-Bruce, Ronan, Sawai and Wood would be officially confirmed at the end of October.[11] Harry Lloyd joined the cast as George Martin in November.[12] In December, David Morrissey, Leanne Best, Bobby Schofield, Daniel Hoffman-Gill, Arthur Darvill and Adam Pally were added to the cast.[13] In February 2026, Harry Lawtey, Farhan Akhtar, Lucy Boynton, and Morfydd Clark joined the cast.[14]

Filming

Principal photography was scheduled to begin in mid-2025.[15] Greig Fraser served as the cinematographer.[16]

Filming had begun by November 2025. It was reported that filming was banned from occurring at the Abbey Road location over concerns regarding closing the road.[17] Stefania Cella served as the production designer.[14]

Post-production

Lee Smith edited the film.[14]

Release

At an industry convention CinemaCon in Las Vegas, in March 2025, Sony Pictures announced that all films in the series will be released simultaneously in April 2028, with director Sam Mendes declaring it to be "the first binge-able theatrical experience."[18] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 7, 2028.[19]

References

  1. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 20, 2024). "Sam Mendes, Sony & Apple Corps Set Four Beatles Theatrical Movies On Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison & Ringo Starr". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Shoard, Catherine (February 20, 2024). "'Nothing off limits': Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles films – one about each member". The Guardian. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 7, 2025). "Jez Butterworth, Jack Thorne And Peter Straughan To Pen 'The Beatles-A Four Film Cinematic Event' For Sam Mendes And Sony".
  4. ^ Sneider, Jeff (June 5, 2024). "HOT RUMOR: Has Sam Mendes Found the Stars of His Four Movies About The Beatles". The InSneider. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 1, 2025). "Hot Rumor: 'Shōgun' Star Anna Sawai Eyed to Play Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes' Beatles Movies". The InSneider. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  6. ^ Cain, Sian (April 1, 2025). "The Beatles: actors playing the Fab Four in Sam Mendes' biopics announced". The Guardian. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 8, 2025). "Saoirse Ronan To Play Linda McCartney In 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event' – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood.
  8. ^ Ritman, Alex (October 9, 2025). "Mia McKenna-Bruce to Play Ringo's First Wife Maureen Starkey in Sam Mendes' Beatles Movies". Variety.
  9. ^ Rubin, Rebecca; B. Vary, Adam (October 10, 2025). "'Beatles' Biopic: Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood Circling Yoko Ono, Pattie Boyd Roles". Variety.
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 14, 2025). "James Norton Eyed For Beatles Manager Brian Epstein In 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event'". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 31, 2025). "Mia McKenna-Bruce, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai & Aimee Lou Wood Confirmed For 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  12. ^ Ritman, Alex (November 21, 2025). "'The Beatles' Movies Cast 'Game of Thrones' Star Harry Lloyd as Producer George Martin (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  13. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 4, 2025). "Sam Mendes' 'The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event' Adds Eight To Cast". Deadline Hollywood.
  14. ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 12, 2026). "Sam Mendes' 'Beatles' Movies Add Harry Lawtey, Farhan Akhtar, Lucy Boynton & Morfydd Clark". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (February 28, 2024). "Behind Sony's Four-Movie Beatles Bet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "Josh Brolin Says Linus Sandgren Replaced Greig Fraser On 'Dune: Part Three' As In-Demand DOP Is Busy With Sam Mendes' 'Beatles' Biopics". The Playlist. August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  17. ^ Taysom, Joe (November 15, 2025). "Council bans The Beatles films from shooting at Abbey Road crossing". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  18. ^ Richwine, Lisa (April 1, 2025). "Sony reveals cast for four 'bingeable' movies about The Beatles". Reuters. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  19. ^ "All Future Releases - Film Distributors' Association". Film Distributors Association. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
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