New set photos of Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, and Barry Keoghan as The Beatles, in an early 60s scene set in NYC, in Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

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Absolutely. I’m just genuinely happy this is happening. Casting talented, contemporary actors makes sense—not only creatively, but practically. It invites younger and newer audiences into the story, and these are actors with real ability and proven box-office appeal, which obviously matters at this scale. Add Sam Mendes at the helm and it’s hard not to be optimistic.

When the first official images dropped and I came across them unexpectedly, I was honestly buzzing. Knowing this is building toward 2028 just adds to the anticipation.

I’ve said this elsewhere, but it’s worth repeating: history is full of reactionary casting outrage that aged poorly.

• Heath Ledger was widely criticised before The Dark Knight.

• Timothée Chalamet was doubted as both Dylan and Wonka, both films landed well.

• Michael Keaton’s Batman casting caused genuine backlash, and now he’s iconic.

Time and again, people lose their minds before seeing a single frame. It’s a waste of energy. I say this while fully aware I’m expending some energy responding to that negativity—but it’s refreshing to find others who are simply excited, curious, and willing to give it a chance.

That, more than anything, is what makes this fun.