Film director, producer, and screenwriter, Sir Sam Mendes, the renowned name behind films like 1917 and Skyfall, is set to direct four separate films about The Beatles, each focusing on a different band member. The films, produced by Sony Pictures and Sam’s Neal Street Productions, are reportedly slated for release in cinemas in 2027. This marks the first time that The Beatles and their company Apple Corps have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film. The project has also received approval from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison.
Sam expressed his excitement about the project, saying that he is “honoured to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time” and is “excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” reported BBC. The films will explore each Beatle’s unique story and will be released with an innovative distribution strategy, although details of this strategy have not yet been revealed.
Talking about the band itself, The Beatles are widely regarded as one of the greatest British bands of all time, known for classic albums such as Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road. Their iconic hit songs include Yesterday, Hey Jude, A Hard Day’s Night, Eight Days A Week, Let It Be, Come Together, Here Comes The Sun, Twist and Shout, Love Me Do, and Help!
The majority of The Beatles’ songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with George Harrison also contributing.
Last year, The Beatles released what was described as their final song, titled Now and Then, which topped the UK singles chart in November.
Apple Corps has reportedly said that the four new films will “explore each Beatle’s unique story and bring them together in a suitably captivating and innovative way.” Producer Dame Pippa Harris described the project as a “uniquely thrilling, and epic cinematic experience,” expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with The Beatles and Apple Corps, BBC added.
The Beatles, in the past too, have had a significant presence in the films, starring in several of their own films in the 1960s. Post-breakup, they inspired numerous feature-length tributes and documentaries. Directors like Peter Jackson, Martin Scorcese, and Danny Boyle have explored different aspects of The Beatles’ story, showing their enduring cultural impact.
Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles promise to offer the audience a fresh perspective on the legendary band’s story.
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