Rumors of who will play the Beatles instantly started popping up as quickly because it was introduced that Sam Mendes was set to direct a Sony Photos four-part biopic collection in regards to the Fab 4.
As of Wednesday, Paul Mescal is hooked up to the flicks, doubtless as Paul McCartney, and Barry Keoghan will painting Ringo Starr (in accordance with Starr himself). Charlie Rowe is rumored to tackle George Harrison, whereas Harris Dickinson is alleged to be hooked up as John Lennon.
Nevertheless, Dickinson performed coy after I requested him in regards to the casting Wednesday night time on the premiere of his new erotic thriller “Babygirl.”
“It might be superb to try this,” he stated, smiling. “I believe the thought of Sam teaming as much as do one thing like that might be extremely thrilling. Clearly, John Lennon is a really advanced position, a fairly formidable pressure to attempt to do. It might be cool.”
After I requested if he’s signed on for the undertaking, Dickinson laughed and stated “we’ll see,” earlier than being ushered to his subsequent interview on the carpet.
Selection confirmed earlier on Wednesday that Mescal was becoming a member of the Beatles undertaking after his “Gladiator II” director Ridley Scott talked about throughout a dialog with Christopher Nolan on the DGA in Los Angeles. Mescal has not formally signed on simply but.
Every of the 4 movies will deal with a unique band member. The flicks are anticipated to obtained theatrical releases.
Starr himself let the Keoghan casting slip when he stated that the Irish actor was “someplace taking drum classes, and I hope not too many.”
Dickinson can at present be seen in Steve McQueen’s WWII drama, “Blitz,” reverse Saoirse Ronan. The Halina Reijn-directed “Babygirl,” through which he performs an intern have an affair with the tech firm’s CEO (Nicole Kidman), can be in theaters on Dec. 25.
Dickinson makes his directorial debut with “Dream Area,” a movie about homelessness and psychological well being produced by his and Archie Pearch’s manufacturing firm Devisio Photos.
