Saoirse Ronan cast as Linda McCartney in Beatles biopic films

Saoirse Ronan Cast as Linda McCartney in Beatles Biopic Films

Aimee Lou Wood, Saoirse Ronan, Mia McKenna-Bruce, and Anna Sawai will star in the upcoming Beatles biopic films. The four actresses will play key figures connected to the Beatles in the Sony Pictures project "The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event."

Cast and Roles

Aimee Lou Wood (31), known for Sex Education and The White Lotus, will portray model Pattie Boyd, who met George Harrison in 1964 on the set of the Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night.
Saoirse Ronan (31), famous for Lady Bird and The Outrun, will play photographer Linda Eastman, who met Paul McCartney in 1967 and later married him.
Anna Sawai (33), known for Shogun, will portray Japanese artist Yoko Ono, who met John Lennon while he was still married and later became his lifelong creative partner.
Mia McKenna-Bruce (28), star of How To Have Sex, will play Maureen Starkey, Ringo Starr’s first wife.

Production Details

Directed by British film-maker Sam Mendes, the film series will explore the lives of the Fab Four. The four films are scheduled for release in April 2028.

“Maureen, Linda, Yoko and Pattie are four fascinating and unique figures in their own right – and I’m thrilled that we’ve managed to persuade four of the most talented women working in film today to join this amazing adventure.” — Sam Mendes

Supporting Cast

The main cast also includes Paul Mescal from Normal People as Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

Author's summary: The Beatles biopic, directed by Sam Mendes and set for 2028 release, casts Saoirse Ronan and other leading actresses to portray the iconic women linked to the legendary band.

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The Irish Independent — 2025-11-02