Star-Studded Beatles Film Series Expands Cast, Set for 2028 Release
December 4, 2025
A four-film Beatles project has expanded its ensemble cast with new actors, including David Morrissey, Keanne Best, James Norton, Harry Lloyd, Bob Schofield, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill, Arthur Darvill, and Adam Pally, portraying figures connected to the band’s lives.
Casting for John Lennon’s first wife Cynthia Lennon and musician Ravi Shankar will be announced later.
Bobbie Schofield is cast as road manager Neil Aspinall.
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The production is described as logistically challenging with a large team and noted cinematographer Greig Fraser, signaling high production values.
Sony is attached to the project, described as a four-film cinematic event, with Deadline Film + TV as the source of the announcement.
The project aims to chronicle the Beatles’ dynamics and careers across individual films, targeting a new generation with a release window in 2028.
The article cross-references related coverage and notes other outlets echoing the casting news.
Promotional headshots for the new cast were shared via the Beatles’ Instagram in a slideshow; Instagram slides serve as visual confirmation of the cast.
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