Drone Footage Captures Beatles Biopics Recreating Iconic Abbey Road Walk
On Sunday, drone footage shared on the Beatles Biopic Updates X account captured actors portraying John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as they recreated the iconic Abbey Road album cover for director Sam Mendes' upcoming quartet of Beatles biopics. This original cover was photographed on August 8, 1969. Mendes is helming four films, each offering a unique perspective from different band members: Harris Dickinson as Lennon, Paul Mescal as McCartney, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Starr. Sony Pictures Entertainment announced the project in October 2025, with the films collectively titled The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, scheduled for release in April 2028. The ensemble cast also features James Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Key facts
- Drone video posted on Beatles Biopic Updates X account on Sunday shows recreation of Abbey Road walk.
- Actors Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan portray the Beatles.
- Original Abbey Road cover shot on Aug. 8, 1969, in London.
- Sam Mendes directs four Beatles biopics, collectively titled The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.
- Sony Pictures announced production in October 2025, with release planned for April 2028.
- Initial announcement on Beatles' website indicated 2027 global release.
- Project marks first time Apple Corps Ltd. and Beatles families granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.
- Cast includes James Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood, and Mia McKenna-Bruce.
Entities
Artists
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- George Harrison
- Ringo Starr
- Sam Mendes
- Harris Dickinson
- Paul Mescal
- Joseph Quinn
- Barry Keoghan
- James Norton
- Saoirse Ronan
- Anna Sawai
- Aimee Lou Wood
- Mia McKenna-Bruce
Institutions
- Apple Corps Ltd.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- The Beatles
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom