nuOct 19, 2026, 07:45

Paul McCartney concerned about height difference of actors in Beatles films

Paul McCartney contacted director Sam Mendes to voice concerns over the height difference between actors Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson, who are portraying him and John Lennon in a new Beatles biopic series. Mendes reassured the musician that the perceived discrepancy in promotional photos was simply a result of the actors' strides.

Paul McCartney has expressed concerns to director Sam Mendes regarding the height differences between the actors portraying the Beatles in an upcoming film project. During the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the musician revealed he was worried that Paul Mescal, cast as McCartney, appeared significantly shorter than Harris Dickinson, who plays John Lennon, in promotional material recreating the iconic Abbey Road album cover. McCartney reached out to Mendes to voice his objections to the visual discrepancy. Mendes addressed these concerns by explaining that the appearance was merely due to stride length during the photo shoot and provided an alternative image showing the actors appearing to be of similar height. The project consists of four separate biopics, each focusing on the perspective of one band member. The cast also features Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Fans can expect the films to arrive in cinemas starting in April 2028.

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