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Mescal Finds Musical Muse in Beatles Biopic Role
9 Jan
Summary
- Paul Mescal is writing music after filming the Beatles biopic.
- He plays Paul McCartney in a four-part film series set for 2028.
- McCartney received Mescal with 'great kindness and warmth'.
Actor Paul Mescal has found a new creative outlet, beginning to write his own music following his role as Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic. Mescal, who portrays the iconic musician in a four-part film series, stated that playing one of the great songwriters has "lit a fire" in him to compose.
The highly anticipated project, titled "The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event," is scheduled for release in April 2028. It will explore the band's journey from Liverpool unknowns to global superstars. Mescal shared a warm anecdote about Paul McCartney's reaction to his casting, describing the musician as "brilliant" and expressing a deep emotional connection.
Filming for the biopic is underway at London's Abbey Road Studios. The series aims to offer each member's perspective, marking the first time rights have been granted by surviving members and the estates of the late musicians. Mescal also hinted at a potential public hiatus in the coming years after a busy period in his career.
