Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, and Harris Dickinson were spotted filming scenes for Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles production on London’s legendary Abbey Road, bringing the Fab Four back to their historic stomping ground for Columbia Pictures.
The project is officially taking shape on the pavement that defined 20th-century pop culture. According to reports from Variety and Deadline, director Sam Mendes and Neal Street Productions have taken over the famous North London street to shoot scenes featuring approximately 80 extras and vintage vehicles, alongside a replica of John Lennon’s psychedelic Rolls-Royce Phantom V. With a release window slated for April 2028, this theatrical undertaking is moving from the casting page to the asphalt.
The Bottom Line
- The Cast in Character: Paul Mescal stars as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan plays Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn portrays George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson leads the group as John Lennon in a striking white suit.
- The Historic Setting: Production secured cooperation from Westminster City Council to film around Abbey Road Studios and its famous zebra crossing.
- A Monumental Rollout: Backed by Columbia Pictures, the project is structured as four separate theatrical biopic films, each told from the perspective of an individual band member.
Recreating the Iconography Outside Studio Walls
According to coverage from the Daily Mail, the production worked with the Westminster City Council to stage scenes directly on the iconic zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios. Harris Dickinson’s Lennon led the procession in a sharp white suit, followed closely by Keoghan, Mescal, and Quinn.
The scale of the shoot goes well beyond a simple crosswalk walk-by. Crew members deployed vintage vehicles and a detailed replica of Lennon’s psychedelic Rolls-Royce Phantom V—a vehicle originally painted black before Lennon had it transformed in 1967 with vibrant Romany-inspired floral motifs. Daniel Hoffmann-Gill was also spotted on location portraying Mal Evans, the band’s roadie and former Cavern Club bouncer.
Breaking Down the Production and Cast Architecture
Mendes’ project, distributed by Columbia Pictures, involves four distinct theatrical features. As detailed by Deadline, the screenplays are penned by Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, with a release window in 2028.
| Role / Character | Actor | Notable Prior Work |
|---|---|---|
| John Lennon | Harris Dickinson | Babygirl |
| Paul McCartney | Paul Mescal | Gladiator II |
| George Harrison | Joseph Quinn | The Fantastic Four: First Steps |
| Ringo Starr | Barry Keoghan | Saltburn |
| Brian Epstein | James Norton | Happy Valley |
| Yoko Ono | Anna Sawai | Shōgun |
For the first time ever, surviving members Paul and Ringo alongside the estates of John and George have granted approval and rights for narrative feature films centered on their lives.
Navigating the 2028 Theatrical Landscape
Each of the motion pictures will focus on the unique viewpoint of a single band member, tracing their journey from obscure beginnings in Liverpool during the early 1960s up to their eventual split in 1970. As cameras continue to roll in London, the intersection of music history and cinema is officially open for business.
