Actors embodying The Beatles have been filmed in tense scenes, hinting at the internal conflicts that marked the iconic band's history. The upcoming quartet of biopics, each focusing on a different member, is currently in production in London, with filming capturing moments that suggest dramatic portrayals of the group's dynamics.
Harris Dickinson, playing John Lennon, was observed with his hand around Barry Keoghan's neck, who portrays Ringo Starr. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal, unrecognizable in his costume as Paul McCartney, appeared to be engaged in a heated argument, wagging his finger at Keoghan's Starr.
These on-set moments align with the known history of The Beatles, which included significant tensions and disagreements, particularly between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and broader conflicts regarding the band's future. One well-documented confrontation occurred during the period when the band was recording the album Abbey Road.
Recreating Iconic Moments
The filming has also recreated iconic imagery associated with the band, including the famous Abbey Road album cover. Dickinson, as Lennon, led the scene, followed by Keoghan (Ringo), Mescal (Paul), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) as they walked across the zebra crossing outside Abbey Road Studios.
The original Abbey Road cover photograph was taken by Iain Macmillan, a friend of John Lennon, in a brief ten-minute session. Paul McCartney selected the final image from the various shots.
Also present on set was a replica of John Lennon's distinctive psychedelic Rolls-Royce Phantom V. The car, originally black, was famously repainted in bright yellow with elaborate multi-colored designs in 1967.
Daniel Hoffmann-Gill was seen portraying Mal Evans, The Beatles' former roadie and bouncer.
The ambitious film project, officially titled The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event, was announced last year. Each film will adopt the perspective of an individual band member, charting their journey from their early days in Liverpool to global superstardom and eventual breakup in 1970. This marks the first time surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted rights for feature films about them. The films are slated for simultaneous release in 2028.