Sam Mendes to direct four-part series of individual biopics about The Beatles

Beatlemaniacs are in for a treat after an upcoming project got the blessing of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

The fab four are back, with each member of the iconic Beatles to have their own big screen biopic in a new Sam Mendes tetralogy set for 2027.

Mendes, the director of American Beauty, Skyfall, and 1917, will direct the four movies, one from each band member’s point of view; Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison authorised the films.

“I’m honoured to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” Mendes said.

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Neal Street Productions will handle production and distribution.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison will all have their own film. Picture: Universal Music Australia

British director Sam Mendes will direct the four movies.

“The project marks the first time (Beatles’ label) Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison, have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film,” Sony studio said in a statement.

Mendes said in a press release, “I’m honoured to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies.”

Pippa Harris, who will codirect alongside Mendes, said: “We intend this to be a uniquely thrilling and epic cinematic experience: four films, told from four different perspectives which tell a single story about the most celebrated band of all time.”

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Picture: Universal Music Australia

The films are expected to come out in 2027.

In April 1970, six months after the release of the “Abbey Road” album and a month before “Let It Be,” the members of the hit British band announced their separation.

The ten-year collaboration between McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr resulted in 14 best-selling albums, almost a billion records sold and several films.

But since the break-up, the band members’ families had not given their blessing to The Beatles’ story being told on the silver screen.

Paul McCartney with Ringo Starr. Picture: AP Photo

Last year, with the help of artificial intelligence, a new song, “Now and Then” — originally recorded four decades ago as a demo — was produced and released, topping the British charts.

The Beatles have also been the subject of numerous documentaries, including Peter Jackson’s 2021 documentary “The Beatles: Get Back”, looking at the lead up to the band’s split.

Originally published as Sam Mendes to direct four-part series of individual biopics about The Beatles