Saoirse Ronan Nabs Key Role in Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles’ Films

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Saoirse Ronan, who has been nominated for an Academy Award four times, is the latest addition to the cast of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles project. Mendes is directing a series of four films, each focusing on a different member of the iconic band. The films – starring Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr – are scheduled to be released over four consecutive weeks in April 2028.

According to *Deadline*, Saoirse Ronan is in talks to portray Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney’s late wife, in an upcoming film. While her representation hasn’t confirmed the casting yet, if she takes the role, it will be a substantial part in the Paul McCartney biopic. It’s currently unclear if she’ll appear in films about the other Beatles. Ronan is a highly acclaimed actress, known for her performances in films like *Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird,* and *Little Women*, all of which earned her Oscar nominations.

The Legacy of Linda McCartney and The Beatles


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Linda McCartney was a talented photographer, musician, and passionate advocate for animal rights. She achieved early recognition as the first woman to have her photos appear on the cover of *Rolling Stone* magazine, even before marrying Paul McCartney in 1969. Later, she played keyboards in Wings, the band Paul formed after the Beatles broke up. A dedicated animal rights activist, Linda co-founded Linda McCartney Foods with her husband in 1991, creating a brand focused on vegetarian and vegan meals. Both Paul and Linda were well-known vegetarians and even appeared as themselves on *The Simpsons* in a 1995 episode about vegetarianism. Sadly, Linda McCartney passed away in 1998 at the age of 56 after fighting breast cancer for three years. She and Paul were married for 29 years.

Creating a movie about The Beatles, widely considered the best band ever, is a huge challenge. Because each of the four members – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr – were such massive stars, it makes sense to tell their story in a series of films, each focusing on one Beatle. Director Sam Mendes understands the weight of this project and The Beatles’ enduring legacy, and he’s casting talented actors like Ronan, Dickinson, Mescal, Quinn, and Keogan to play these iconic musicians.

There’s been some debate about the plan to release the four Beatles films in theaters one week at a time. While described as the first “bingeable” movie experience, it seems risky to ask audiences to attend a new film each week. Questions also remain about the release order and whether watching the films in a specific sequence will be important. With the films still three years away, there’s much to discuss, but everyone involved is dedicated to creating a high-quality portrayal of these iconic musicians’ lives.

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2025-10-08 22:17