Draft:Untitled Paul McCartney film

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Untitled Paul McCartney film
Directed bySam Mendes
Produced by
  • Sam Mendes
  • Pippa Harris
  • Julie Pastor
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
2027
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Untitled Paul McCartney film is an upcoming British biographical musical drama film directed by Sam Mendes, based on The Beatles as part of the Beatles Quadrilogy.

Production[edit]

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 Julie Pastor. Jeff Jones will executive produce for Apple Corps.[2]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.[3]

Release[edit]

The film is expected to be released by Sony Pictures Releasing in 2027.[4]

References[edit]

  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 Holllywood. 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. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (February 28, 2024). "Behind Sony's Four-Movie Beatles Bet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 20, 2024). "Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Movies on Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

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