Saoirse Ronan โฃto Portray Linda McCartney in Upcoming Beatles Biopics
LOS ANGELES, CA – Academy โฃAward-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan has joinedโข teh cast of Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-part biopic series about The Beatles, set to portray โฃLindaโค McCartney, the photographer, musician, and wife of Paul McCartney. โThe declaration adds aโค key piece to the puzzle as production ramps up for the films,โ slated for releaseโ by Sony Pictures in 2028.
The casting of Ronan signifies a โฃdeepening commitment to authenticity in Mendes’ project, which aims to โขtell the story of the iconic band from the distinct perspectives of each member. Mendes will have unprecedented access to the life stories of John Lennon,Paul McCartney,Georgeโค Harrison,and Ringo Starr,as well as the rights to the bandS extensive music catalog. The films promise a complete and intimate look at the forces that shaped not only the band’s music but also the personal โlives intertwined wiht thier meteoric rise.
Earlier this year,Ringo Starr collaborated closely with Mendesโค on the script,reviewing it line by lineโค to ensure โaccuracy,especially regarding depictionsโ of his personal life and his first wife,Maureen Starkey. Starr requested rewrites to better reflect the realities of his relationship, stating, “That’sโ not how โฃwe were. I’d say, ‘We would never do that.'” This โlevel of involvement from the band members underscores the project’s dedication to portraying their history with sensitivity and fidelity.
Paul Mescal,who will portray Paul McCartney,is also deeply immersed in readiness,learning to play guitar left-handed to accurately reflect McCartney’s technique. “It โwould just be crazyโ to not play โit โขleft-handed, you know?” Mescal told Rolling Stone. “Your like, ‘Nah.I like [McCartney] a lot, but I โdon’t love him.’ That would be the messaging if I didn’t โplay left-handed.”
Ronan’s involvement suggests a similar dedication to โคcapturing the essence of Linda McCartney, โa significant figure in theโ Beatles’ later years and a celebrated artist in her own right. The four biopics are expected to offer a nuanced exploration of the band’s legacy and โthe โฃindividuals who shaped their journey.
