Kiwi actress Anna Sawai cast as Yoko Ono in Beatles biopic

Kiwi Actress Anna Sawai Cast as Yoko Ono in Beatles Biopic

Emmy award-winning Kiwi-Japanese actress Anna Sawai has been cast as Yoko Ono in a new ambitious four-part Beatles biopic scheduled for release in 2028. Sawai, recognized for her role as Lady Mariko in Shōgun, will portray the avant-garde artist and musician who was a key creative partner and wife to John Lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980.

Supporting Cast and Characters

Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen, Ringo Starr's first wife
Saoirse Ronan as Linda, Paul McCartney's first wife
Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd, George Harrison's first wife

Director Sam Mendes said: "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."

Main Beatles Roles

The lead Beatles roles announced in April include:

Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr

The film series will explore the personal and professional lives of each Beatle, charting their rise from Liverpool's unknowns in the 1960s to becoming the world's biggest band before their breakup in 1970.

Summary: Anna Sawai stars as Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopic, joining a stellar cast that brings the iconic band and their partners to life across four films.

1News — 2025-11-03