Is Paul Mescal Playing Paul McCartney in the Beatles Biopics?

As a cinephile with an extensive background in Beatles history and a soft spot for Irish talents, I must say this news has me absolutely buzzing, my dear friends! Paul Mescal, the charismatic lad from Ireland, is rumored to be playing none other than the legendary Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ quartet of Beatles films. If you recall, I had previously mentioned Barry Keoghan’s casting as Ringo Starr. Now, it seems we have another Irish sensation joining the ranks!

I mentioned Barry Keouk, remember him? He’s the one playing Ringo. Here’s another actor to keep an eye on: The role of Paul has been cast as Mescal.

It appears Paul Mescal could potentially star as Paul McCartney in Sam Mendes’ upcoming series of Beatles movies, according to Ridley Scott’s recent comments. During a chat with Christopher Nolan following a screening of “Gladiator II”, Scott hinted that his new leading man might already have a busy schedule, suggesting he could be a young Liverpudlian.

Nolan inquired whether Scott’s upcoming film would be “The Dog Stars,” featuring Mescal. Scott replied affirmatively at first, but then corrected himself. “Perhaps,” he said, “But here’s the thing – Paul is currently occupied with a project about The Beatles. So there’s a chance I might need to postpone working with him.

It’s worth mentioning that Scott didn’t explicitly state which Beatle Mescal has been linked with, but he’s long been rumored as a top contender for the role of McCartney. When Entertainment Tonight inquired about the casting conjecture, Mescal responded, “That would be an amazing tale to be associated with. Given that Sam Mendes is set to direct, honestly, it would be a dream come true.

Each of the four Mendes films will focus on a different Beatle, presenting their unique perspectives. The other three Beatles will intertwine in and out of each narrative, much like multiple versions of the same event in “Rashomon.” However, let’s imagine an impressionist artist stepping into the scene at certain points within each segment, reminiscent of Ed Sullivan. As for Mescal, no official confirmation about his casting has been made by his team or Sony Pictures. Barry Keoghan has, indeed, been confirmed as Ringo Starr in these films, as announced by him personally. Peace and love!

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2024-12-12 03:53