Get ready for a cinematic revolution—Sam Mendes is bringing The Beatles to the big screen in a groundbreaking four-film event, and the buzz is already electric. But here’s where it gets even more exciting: James Norton is set to portray Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who shaped the band’s destiny. This isn’t just another biopic—it’s a bold, unprecedented exploration of the Fab Four’s lives, with each film focusing on a different member. And this is the part most people miss: Epstein’s role, though not yet fully detailed, is expected to be pivotal across all films, given his immense influence on the band’s rise to global stardom.
Norton, fresh off his role in Bob Marley: One Love, joins a star-studded cast that includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. But here’s the controversial twist: Epstein, a man with no prior experience managing musicians, took a leap of faith on the band in 1961 after seeing them perform at Liverpool’s Cavern Club. Was it sheer luck, or did he see something in them that others didn’t? What do you think—was Epstein a genius or just in the right place at the right time?
Directed by Mendes and written by the powerhouse trio of Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, these films are set to hit theaters in April 2028. This is the first time The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. have authorized scripted films about the band’s life stories and music, making it a historic collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Neal Street Productions. But here’s the question that’s dividing fans: Will these films capture the magic of The Beatles, or will they fall short of the legend? Let us know in the comments!
For Norton, this role is just the latest in a string of high-profile projects. He recently starred in Netflix’s House of Guinness and wrapped production on HBO’s House of the Dragon. With his versatility and talent, he’s the perfect choice to bring Epstein’s complex character to life. But here’s the real kicker: In an era of endless reboots and remakes, Mendes’ ambitious four-film event is a risky gamble. Will it pay off? Only time will tell. What’s certain is that this project is already sparking conversations—and controversies—that will keep fans talking for years to come.
