The Beatles Film Cast Announcement
Sony Pictures Entertainment India revealed the casting for Sam Mendes' film series The Beatles—A Four-Film Cinematic Event, featuring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, and Aimee Lou Wood.
Roles of the Leading Actresses
- Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen (Cox) Starkey
- Saoirse Ronan as Linda (Eastman) McCartney
- Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono
- Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd
Character Backgrounds
Each film will focus on one of The Beatles members—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—and the influential women in their lives.
"Maureen, Linda, Yoko and Pattie are four fascinating and unique figures in their own right - and I'm thrilled that we've managed to persuade four of the most talented women working in film today to join this amazing adventure." — Sam Mendes
Details on the Historical Figures
- Maureen Cox was a devoted early Beatles fan. She met Ringo Starr at the Cavern Club in 1962, married him in 1965, and they had three children.
- Linda Eastman was a renowned photographer who met Paul McCartney in 1967.
- Yoko Ono, a Japanese artist, encountered John Lennon at a London exhibition. Despite Lennon being married, they became inseparable creative partners for life.
- Pattie Boyd was a successful model who met George Harrison in 1964 while filming A Hard Day's Night.
This film project promises an intimate portrayal of The Beatles through the stories of the women who shaped their lives and careers.
Author's summary: The Beatles film series by Sam Mendes highlights four key women—Maureen, Linda, Yoko, and Pattie—whose relationships deeply influenced each band member's story.