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Beatles Biopic Casts 'Fifth Beatle' Producer
21 Nov
Summary
- Harry Lloyd cast as producer George Martin in new Beatles biopic.
- The four-part series is directed by Sam Mendes and due in 2028.
- George Martin produced all original Beatles albums and had 6 Grammys.
The highly anticipated four-part Beatles film series directed by Sam Mendes has cast Harry Lloyd as the iconic producer George Martin. Known for his pivotal role as the 'fifth Beatle,' Martin was responsible for the orchestral arrangements and keyboard performances on the band's original albums.
Lloyd joins a stellar cast that includes Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harrison Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. The project, officially titled 'The Beatles -- A Four-Film Cinematic Event,' is currently in production.
George Martin's son, Giles Martin, confirmed Lloyd's casting, praising his dedication. Martin, who passed away in 2016, was a monumental figure in music production, achieving 30 number-one hits in the UK and 23 in the US, earning six Grammy Awards throughout his extensive career.
