Oscar winner Sam Mendes, 58, wants to honor the history of the Beatles with four feature films. Sony Pictures Entertainment and the British director's production company, Neal Street Productions, announced the project on Tuesday.
Paul McCartney, 81, Ringo Starr, 83, and the families of the late band members John Lennon and George Harrison granted the filming rights. Co-director Pippa Harris spoke of a “uniquely exciting and epic film experience’ The cinema release is planned for 2027.