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Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover

Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover

Summary

A new Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes is being filmed in London, including a scene that recreates the famous Abbey Road album cover. The project features four films, each focusing on one member of the band, and is set to be released in April 2028.

Key Facts

  • The biopic consists of four films, each about a different Beatle.
  • Filming took place outside the Abbey Road studios in London.
  • The cast includes Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.
  • The Abbey Road album cover was originally photographed on August 8, 1969.
  • The cover photo was taken by photographer Iain Macmillan using six shots from a stepladder in the middle of the road.
  • The project has permission from surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, plus the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison.
  • Major actors like Saoirse Ronan, James Norton, and Lucy Boynton are also part of the cast.
  • The films are produced with backing from Sony Pictures and expected to premiere in April 2028.
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