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Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes, known for "Skyfall," is currently developing a four-part biographical film series about The Beatles, a production undoubtedly among the most ambitious biopics in recent memory. Uniquely structured as a series, all four installments are slated for consecutive filming, naturally driving up costs. According to a recent report from Puck News, each of the four films is estimated to cost around $100 million, bringing the total budget to over $400 million. Some sources are reportedly skeptical about the series' potential for profitability, with one insider quipping that it could become the "retirement project" that ultimately leads to the departure of Sony Pictures' current CEO, Tom Rothman.
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Each film in The Beatles' four-part series will offer a distinct perspective, focusing on a single member. All four are planned for a simultaneous release in April 2028. The extensive production period is expected to span over a year, with approximately three to four months dedicated to shooting each film. The impressive screenwriting team includes Peter Straughan ("Conclave"), Jack Thorne, Jez Butterworth (co-writer of "Ford v Ferrari"), and Krysty Wilson-Cairns, who previously collaborated with Mendes on "1917."
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The cast features Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Anna Sawai is set to portray Lennon's second wife, Yoko Ono, while Aimee Lou Wood will play Harrison's first wife, Patti Boyd. This project also marks a significant milestone as the first narrative feature film in history to secure official music rights from all members of The Beatles.
Whether these four films will become global box office sensations or result in substantial financial losses for Sony will ultimately hinge on audience reception.
via： Puck News