Entertainment · 17 August 2026

Harris Dickinson plays John Lennon in new Beatles film

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Harris Dickinson was spotted filming a scene for the upcoming Beatles biopic, recreating the iconic Abbey Road album cover. He plays John Lennon, leading Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. The four films, each from a different band member's perspective, are due out in April 2028.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 August 2026 at 16:54

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