"It Will Be a Flop!" The Beatles Movie Cast Is Finally Here and the Internet Has Thoughts

The wait is finally over — the cast for the highly anticipated Beatles biopic has been officially revealed, and fans are already buzzing. From excitement to skepticism, the internet is full of strong opinions about who will portray the Fab Four. Let’s dive into the first reactions and see how the public is responding to this iconic casting news.

Director Sam Mendes has officially announced the actors who will portray the iconic members of The Beatles in his upcoming project — a series of four individual biopics. Joining him on stage were the four stars set to bring the band to life: Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

The cast members are already familiar faces to many fans, as each has taken on notable roles in recent films. Harris Dickinson, who may face the toughest task portraying John Lennon, appeared alongside Nicole Kidman in the thriller Babygirl and gained attention for his role in the dark satire Triangle of Sadness. Meanwhile, stepping into the role of Paul McCartney is another major milestone for 29-year-old Paul Mescal, fresh off his performance in the Gladiator sequel and his 2023 Oscar nomination for Aftersun.

Barry Keoghan, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in The Banshees of Inisherin, will step into the role of Ringo Starr, one of the two surviving Beatles. Meanwhile, Stranger Things fan-favorite Joseph Quinn — best known for his portrayal of Eddie Munson with his signature long hair in Season 4 — will take on the part of George Harrison.

The overall fan reaction has been rather mixed, with many expressing a preference for fresh faces in the leading roles. “Why do they not cast unknown people for biopics to launch new careers, like what used to be done? We’re tired of seeing the same actors on our screens,” one fan commented. Another echoed the sentiment, “Kinda wish they would’ve gotten unknown actors tbh.”

Some critics pointed out the noticeable difference in age and vibe between the actors and the original Beatles members. “The way none of these people resemble the Beatles.....it will be a flop,” one person wrote on X. Still, not everyone was disappointed — others praised the casting choices: “Literally 4 very decent actors from the UK & Ireland who have recently showed their talent in roles that have skyrocketed them into the spotlight. They’re not these big names yet, genuinely a very good casting decision bringing on these 4...”

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