Paul McCartney has expressed concerns over the portrayal of his height in the upcoming Beatles biopic series directed by Sam Mendes. In a recent interview on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, McCartney highlighted that he, John Lennon, and George Harrison were of similar height, with Ringo Starr being slightly shorter. He noted that previous films, such as the 2009 "Nowhere Boy," inaccurately depicted him as shorter than Lennon. (qa.philstar.com)
The new biopic series, titled "The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event," is set for release in April 2028. Each film focuses on a different band member, with Paul Mescal portraying McCartney and Harris Dickinson as Lennon. McCartney observed that Mescal is shorter than Dickinson, prompting him to text director Sam Mendes, saying, "Sam! Smaller? Don't do this! You said you wouldn't do it." Mendes responded by explaining that the actors' strides made their heights appear different and provided another image where both appeared the same height. (qa.philstar.com)
Despite these concerns, McCartney remains supportive of the project, which has his full backing and access to the Beatles' music rights. The films aim to offer new perspectives on the band's history, with Joseph Quinn playing George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. (qa.philstar.com)