In an exciting development for Beatles aficionados, actors Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, and Harris Dickinson have provided an enticing preview of their roles in a forthcoming anthology series about the iconic band. The initial images of the cast in character have stirred anticipation among fans eager to see this portrayal of the legendary musicians.

Under the direction of the esteemed Sir Sam Mendes, these four actors are embarking on a cinematic journey to depict how the Beatles transcended their origins in Liverpool’s lively club scene to become a worldwide musical phenomenon. The quartet will portray the formidable foursome, with Mescal stepping into the shoes of Paul McCartney, Dickinson embodying the late John Lennon, Quinn as George Harrison, and Keoghan taking on the role of Ringo Starr.

The choice of cast has sparked lively debate, with questions about their suitability for these iconic roles. However, the newly released images suggest that the project is moving in a promising direction. The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts (LIPA), which was co-founded by McCartney himself in 1996, has unveiled postcard images of the actors on set, allowing fans to form their own impressions.

One particularly striking image features Mescal as a young McCartney, set against the backdrop of the famed brick walls of Liverpool’s Cavern Club. His thoughtful expression, as he gazes off-camera, captures the essence of the burgeoning rock star during those formative years.

A first image captures Mescal as a young McCartney, the unmistakable brick walls of Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club visible as he gazes quizzically off-camera. 

The band made a name for themselves as the subterranean club’s resident band in the early 1960s, and it was here that the late Brian Epstein was encouraged to become their manager after watching them live for the first time, a decision that would change their lives forever. 

Paul Mescal is seen for the first time as Paul McCartney in a tantalising glimpse at the upcoming four-part Beatles anthology, which is scheduled for release in 2028 

A first glimpse of Keoghan as drummer Ringo Starr finds him wearing a black and white spotted shirt and psychedelic tie, a pair of headphones around his neck as he works in the studio

A first glimpse of Keoghan as drummer Ringo Starr finds him wearing a black and white spotted shirt and psychedelic tie, a pair of headphones around his neck as he works in the studio. 

It was a look typified by the percussionist in the late ’60s, notably as they recorded their self-titled double album – referred to by fans as the ‘White Album’ –  in 1968. 

While his hair was styled the same as Ringo’s signature ‘moptop,’ the actor also bore  a striking facial resemblance to the drummer. 

Elsewhere, Quinn appears to be shot as a bearded Harrison towards the end of the band’s career, while Quinn wears the iconic denim jacket and round spectacles favoured by Lennon in 1968. 

LIPA captioned the Instagram post: ‘We’ve been given exclusive postcards promoting the new Beatles movies!  We’ve hidden them around LIPA, and we want students to find them.’

Last year, Sony finally confirmed the cast for its four highly anticipated Beatles films following months of speculation, with all four projects set for release in April 2028. 

White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood will play George Harrison’s wife Pattie Boyd, while Irish Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan has been cast as Linda McCartney, the muse to many of Paul McCartney’s songs.

Anna Sawai, who has made a name for herself in the US drama series Shogun, will appear as John Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono, and British actress Mia McKenna-Bruce will play Maureen Cox, the wife of Ringo Starr.

The Daily Mail revealed that the Beatles biopics will be filmed at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios, with production getting underway in November last year despite earlier reports that plans had been blocked.

The shoulder length hair suggests Joseph Quinn has been shot as George Harrison at the end of the band’s career, in 1969 

Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon in the new films. He is seen here in the iconic denim jacket and round spectacles favoured by the musician in 1968 

A first image captures Mescal as a young McCartney, the unmistakable brick walls of Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club visible as he gazes quizzically off-camera

Keoghan’s look was typified by Starr in the late ’60s, notably as they recorded their self-titled double album – referred to by fans as the ‘White Album’ – in 1968

Quinn (left) wears the iconic denim jacket and round spectacles favoured by Lennon in 1968, notably during his appearance onstage at The Rolling Stones’ Rock and Roll Circus (right) 

While it was previously claimed that Westminster Council would not allow filming at the famous zebra crossing, the council has since confirmed to the Daily Mail that production will be going ahead.

Mendes, who is directing the films, had wanted to recreate the Beatles’ 1969 album cover on the crossing.

Westminster Council told Daily Mail that they are, in fact, working closely with production teams to facilitate filming, which will involve closing the road.

Speaking at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas last April, an event the cast also attended, Mendes described the films as the ‘first binge-able theatrical experience’.

Last year, Sony finally confirmed the cast for its four highly anticipated Beatles films following months of speculation (Paul McCartney in 1965)

The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts (LIPA) – co-founded by McCartney in 1996 – has shared postcards of the actors on set

The project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd and The Beatles – Sir Paul, Sir Ringo, and the families of Lennon and Harrison – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.

Ringo previously appeared to let slip that Saltburn star Keoghan had taken on the role.

He told Entertainment Tonight: ‘I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons, and I hope not too many.’

When Sir Ridley Scott was promoting his second Roman epic Gladiator II, he revealed leading man Mescal was joining the Beatles project, telling an industry event that the actor was ‘actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next’ so he may not be able to join him on his next film.

The project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd and The Beatles have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film (seen in 1964)

Keoghan recently admitted that he wasn’t able to look Beatles legend Starr in the eye during their first meeting because he was so overcome with nerves.

While the actor described their meeting as ‘lovely,’ he told Jimmy Kimmel Live that he was so starstruck he struggled to make eye contact with the drummer.

He recalled: ‘I met him at his house, and he played the drums for me. He asked me to play, but I wasn’t playing the drums for Ringo.’

Asked if he was able to ‘study’ the musician, he added: ‘I was. And when I was talking to him, I couldn’t look at him. I was nervous, like right now. But he’s like, “You can look at me.”‘ 

Despite being nervous, Barry did stress that Ringo was ‘absolutely lovely’ and that they sat in the garden ‘chatting away.’

‘My job is to observe and kinda taken in mannerisms and study him,’ Barry added. ‘I want to humanise him and bring feelings to it and not just sort of imitate.’