Confirmed! Saoirse Ronan reuniting with Paul Mescal for Beatles biopics

Confirmed! Saoirse Ronan Reuniting with Paul Mescal for Beatles Biopics

Saoirse Ronan has been cast as Linda (Eastman) McCartney in the highly anticipated project The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Born in New York and raised in Co Carlow, Ronan will portray the celebrated photographer Linda Eastman McCartney.

"Linda Eastman (Saoirse Ronan) was a celebrated photographer when she met Paul McCartney in 1967. There was an instant attraction and McCartney later said, 'The first time I saw her, I just knew.’"

Sony Pictures confirmed Ronan's role alongside Paul Mescal, who will play Paul McCartney. Ronan and Mescal, both Academy Award nominees, previously co-starred in the sci-fi thriller Foe and have become close friends.

Joining them is another young Irish Academy Award nominee, Barry Keoghan, cast as Ringo Starr. Additional casting announcements include Mia McKenna-Bruce as Maureen (Cox) Starkey, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono, and Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd.

These films promise a fresh perspective on the iconic band's story with a talented Irish cast leading the way.

Author's summary: Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal headline a new Beatles film series, joining fellow Irish star Barry Keoghan, highlighting a strong Irish presence in this ambitious cinematic project.

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IrishCentral IrishCentral — 2025-11-04

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