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Paul Mescal: From Gladiator to Beatles, a New Role Awaits

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Renowned director Ridley Scott recently hinted at an interesting development in his upcoming projects. During a chat with fellow filmmaker Christopher Nolan after a screening of Gladiator II, Scott shared that his next movie, The Dog Stars, might not feature Paul Mescal due to a scheduling conflict. It turns out, Mescal is set to star in Sony Pictures' Beatles biopics, directed by Sam Mendes. This four-part series will focus on each of the Fab Four: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Although Mescal hasn't confirmed his involvement, he's been rumored to play McCartney, which he finds incredibly exciting. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr also hinted that Barry Keoghan will play him, and there's buzz about Joseph Quinn joining the cast. Sony is keeping mum on the details for now.

Paul Mescal is known for his outstanding performances in Normal People and Aftersun, which earned him Emmy and Oscar nominations, respectively. His potential role in the Beatles biopics is generating a lot of buzz, and fans are eager to see how he'll bring McCartney to life.

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