The Beatles Biopics Reveal the Actresses Playing the Fab Four’s Significant Others
Summary: The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event has confirmed its cast, pairing Saoirse Ronan with Linda Eastman McCartney, Anna Sawai with Yoko Ono, Aimee Lou Wood with Pattie Boyd, and Mia McKenna‑Bruce with Maureen Cox Starkey.
Project Overview
Director Sam Mendes’s four-part saga will chronicle the lives of each Beatle, with each film focusing on one of the band’s members. The biopics aim to interweave the personal histories of the Fab Four with the stories of their partners, offering a deeper look at the relationships that shaped the group’s legacy.
Saoirse Ronan as Linda Eastman McCartney
Ronan will portray Linda Eastman, Paul McCartney’s first wife and muse. Her performance is slated to highlight Linda’s transition from photographer to influential figure in the music world, and her role in nurturing Paul’s early songwriting.
Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono
Sawai is set to play Yoko Ono, the avant‑garde artist whose partnership with John Lennon sparked both creative collaboration and public controversy. The film will explore Yoko’s impact on Lennon's later work and the broader cultural context of their relationship.
Aimee Lou Wood as Pattie Boyd
Wood will take on the role of Pattie Boyd, the photographer who inspired George Harrison’s “Something” and later married Eric Clapton. Her character’s arc will cover the emotional and artistic influence she had on both musicians.
Mia McKenna‑Bruce as Maureen Cox Starkey
McKenna‑Bruce portrays Maureen Cox, Ringo Starr’s second wife and the steadfast partner who supported him throughout the band’s turbulent years. The narrative will examine her contribution to Ringo’s post‑Beatles career and personal resilience.