Filming of the new series of The Beatles biopics at the Plaza Community Cinema(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)

Beatles stars back in Liverpool as filming continues for four biopics

by · Liverpool Echo

The story of the Fab Four is being brought to life through multiple biopic films

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Film crews have taken over Liverpool as the production of the new The Beatles biopics continue. The films will star Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.

Sam Mendes is directing the four-film Beatles biopics, scheduled for release in April 2028. A list of other huge names have also joined the cast including Saoirse Ronan, who will play Linda McCartney, Anna Sawai as Yoko Ono and Aimee Lou Wood who will star as Pattie Boyd. Mia McKenna-Bruce has been cast as Maureen Starkey, Ringo's first wife

The films' four stars were originally spotted at Maray on Bold Street in Liverpool city centre in September 2025. Paul Mescal told the ECHO he'd "been here a few times before" and was "having the best time".

The cast was spotted at Liverpool Town Hall on Sunday, September 20. The ECHO understands the footage from the town hall will be used to recreate The Beatles' return to Liverpool in July 1964 when they were welcomed home by hundreds of thousands of fans.

Last week Paul Mescal was spotted cycling through a Liverpool street whil in character as Sir Paul. The star was filming scene in Mossley Hill on Thursday, September 17.

Camera crews have also been spotted at Ye cracke on Rice Street in Liverpool city centre. The pub is renowned as being one of John Lennon's favourite Liverpool watering holes.

According to Beatlesource, Lennon and fellow art-school friend Stuart Sutcliffe were regulars at the famous pub. The pub posted on Instagram that it would remain closed until the afternoon on Friday, September 25 for the filming.

The ECHO photography team have captured the filming as it continues across Liverpool. Take a look at some of our favourite pictures in the gallery below.

  1. Actor Paul Mescal spotted near the Bombed Out Church after visiting Maray
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  2. Barry Keoghan and Harris Dickinson spotted in Liverpool city centre after visiting Maray
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  3. Beatles Biopic filming in February 2026 at John Lennon's childhood home. Pictured actor Paul Mescal playing the role of Paul McCartney
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  4. Pictured actress Leanne Best playing Aunt Mimi
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  5. Filming has been taking place at real locations connected to The Beatles
    5 of 23(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
  6. Filming in Walton in February 2026
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  7. Extras waiting to go on set during filming for the upcoming Beatles movie off City Road in Walton in february 2026
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  1. More extras on set
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  2. Filming at the Plaza Community Cinema in Crosby in march 2026
    9 of 23(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
  3. Vintage ars were travelling along Crsoby Road North for the filming
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  4. A vintage bus was also spotted
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  1. Extras filming outside the Plaza Community Cinema
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  2. Filming then moved to Rodney Street in March
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  3. The night time scene on Rodney Street
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  4. Paul Mescal filming for the Beatles biopic in Woolton on September 17
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  1. The four main stars were pictured at Liverpool Town Hall on September 20
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  2. The Beatles will be played by Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
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  3. Extras outside for the Liverpool Town hall scene
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  4. More filming pictures
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  1. "Welcome home The Beatles"
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  2. Extras arriving on set at Ye cracke
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  3. The pub was a favourite of John Lennon
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  4. Ye Cracke will remain closed until tomorrow afternoon
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