Beatlemania was well and truly back on Sunday, more than 60 years after the pioneering pop group sparked pandemonium during their groundbreaking first trip to New York. But it was London providing the backdrop as director Sam Mendes filmed exterior scenes for his forthcoming, four film Beatles anthology – to be released simultaneously in 2028. The project's principal cast – Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr – were seen forcing their way through the placard wielding throng while filming the band's chaotic welcome. Mendes, who is directing the films, had wanted to recreate the Beatles' 1969 album cover on the crossing. Keoghan recently admitted that he wasn't able to look Beatles legend Ringo in the eye during their first meeting because he was overcome with nerves.

Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2026 13:02 UTC