The Beatles movie cast ranked as Saoirse Ronan joins film – who looks most like the real-life stars?

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The new Beatles movies are generating a lot of buzz, especially regarding how well the actors capture the look of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Announced earlier this year, the project is a large-scale effort directed by Sam Mendes, who will create four individual films, each focusing on a different member of the band.

The Beatles’ four films are coming to theaters together in April 2028, creating what’s being called the first-ever “binge-worthy” movie event.

I was hearing from Mendes that they really needed something massive and epic to get people back into theaters. Apparently, the story of the band was just way too big to tell in one movie, so they decided to break it up into four parts instead. It’s gonna be a long ride, but it sounds like a really ambitious project!

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Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan will portray Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, respectively. Saoirse Ronan is also joining the cast as Linda McCartney, Paul’s first wife, according to Deadline.

When the main actors were first announced, some fans expressed disappointment that they didn’t closely resemble the real Beatles, with one person stating they “looked nothing alike.”

Now that Ronan has joined the cast, we’ve compared how closely the five main actors resemble the real people they’re playing. We’re basing this on their appearances outside of the show, since no official photos have been released yet.

5. Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal is incredibly popular right now, appearing in highly-anticipated films like *Hamnet* and *The History of Sound*. However, some people might be surprised by his casting as Macca, as he doesn’t immediately seem like a natural fit in terms of physical appearance.

Although the general face shape is recognizable, the blue eyes and lighter hair don’t immediately suggest Paul McCartney. However, we might get a completely different impression once he’s wearing a wig and possibly contact lenses in the official photos. Stay tuned for updates!

4. Saoirse Ronan

Linda was a photographer, activist, and Paul’s wife. They were married from the late 1960s until she sadly passed away from cancer in 1998.

Fans are excited about the casting of Ronan in the role. While he doesn’t look exactly like the real Linda, there’s a noticeable resemblance between them in some pictures.

3. Barry Keoghan

Okay, so I was reading about the movie and they’ve cast Barry Keoghan – you know, from *Saltburn* – as Starr, the drummer. Honestly, that casting actually makes sense to me, he looks the part!

The depiction closely resembles the actual person, particularly in the details of their eyes and facial structure.

2. Harris Dickinson

I totally get why they cast Jack Dickinson as John Lennon – there’s already something in his features that reminds you of him! I’m betting once they give him that classic mop top and those round glasses, he’ll *really* nail the look.

Dickinson is currently enjoying a successful period, with recent roles in the film *Babygirl* and his directorial debut, *Urchin*, which just came out in theaters. His performance as Lennon is expected to be another success.

1.Joseph Quinn

Actor Joe Quinn, known for his role in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, will play George Harrison in an upcoming project. He is said to closely resemble the Beatle, both in appearance and demeanor, portraying a more reserved but equally impactful personality.

He has a very similar eye and face shape to the late guitarist and songwriter, and it’s easy to see how he’ll look just like him once he’s in character. For example, if you compare photos of his *Stranger Things* character, Eddie Munson, to pictures of the musician with long hair, you’ll notice the resemblance.

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2025-10-09 18:21