Sam Mendes to helm films on each of the Beatles: Paul, John, George, Ringo

Individual Beatles Biopics , Are in the Works. Sam Mendes will direct four films about each member of the Beatles, AP reports. . Sam Mendes will direct four films about each member of the Beatles, AP reports. . I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies. , Sam Mendes, via statement. Sony Pictures made the announcement on Feb. 19. Sony Pictures made the announcement on Feb. 19. Theatrical movie events today must be culturally seismic. Sam’s daring, large-scale idea is that and then some, Tom Rothman, chair and chief executive of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group, via statement. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of the late John Lennon and George Harrison have all given the project their blessing. Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of the late John Lennon and George Harrison have all given the project their blessing. The films will be told from each of the Beatles' perspectives. We intend this to be a uniquely thrilling, and epic cinematic experience: four films, told from four different perspectives which tell a single story about the most celebrated band of all time, Producer Pippa Harris, via statement. To have The Beatles’ and Apple Corps’ blessing to do this is an immense privilege, Producer Pippa Harris, via statement. Sony is shooting for 2027 release dates, AP reports.