Beatles Biopics Cast Four Lead Actresses
Sam Mendes' ambitious four-film celebration of The Beatles continues to grow, announcing four actresses to portray important women in the Fab Four’s story.
Confirmed Cast Members
- Saoirse Ronan, a four-time Oscar nominee known for Lady Bird and Little Women, will play Linda (née Eastman) McCartney.
- Anna Sawai, the breakout star of FX’s Shōgun, takes on the role of iconic Yoko Ono.
- Aimee Lou Wood, recognized for her roles in Netflix’s Sex Education and HBO’s The White Lotus, will portray George Harrison’s girlfriend Pattie Boyd.
- Mia McKenna-Bruce, a British TV veteran, completes the quartet as Maureen (née Cox) Starkey.
Project Overview
The series tells the life stories of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison through four distinct films, each from the perspective of one Beatle. The core cast also includes Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quinn.
“All these movies needed was love (more specifically, four actresses to play the love interests).”
This casting highlights a strong ensemble of actresses fitting for the emotionally rich narratives intertwined with the legendary band members’ lives.
Author’s Summary
The Beatles' biopic series gathers a stellar ensemble of actresses to vividly portray the iconic women behind the Fab Four across four intimate, story-driven films.