The highly anticipated four-film cinematic event directed by Sam Mendes is moving into high gear. Casting for the Fab Four has been officially confirmed: Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Each film will tell the story of the band from the perspective of a different member, converging for a monumental release in April 2028. Production is slated to begin in mid-2026 across London and Liverpool. Additional cast members include James Norton as Brian Epstein and Saoirse Ronan as Linda McCartney. Recent reports from February 2026 also reveal Farhan Akhtar has joined the cast to play Sitar legend Ravi Shankar, highlighting the global scale of the production.