New Cast Members Announced for Beatles Series 'Hamburg Days

WHO:

Deadline - Asa Butterfield will play The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein.

Deadline - Jonny Lee Miller will portray Paul McCartney's father, Jim McCartney.

Deadline - Christine Tremarco will play Aunt Mimi, John Lennon's guardian.

Variety - The series is created by showrunner Christian Schwochow and head writer Jamie Carragher.

WHAT:

Deadline - The series is titled "Hamburg Days" and chronicles The Beatles' early years.

Variety - "Hamburg Days" is a six-part drama series.

WHERE:

Variety - The series is shooting in Hamburg, Germany.

HOW:

Variety - The series is created by Christian Schwochow, known for "The Crown" and "Munich – The Edge of War," and head writer Jamie Carragher, known for "Succession."

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 01:43 UTC)

A new six-part drama series titled "Hamburg Days" is set to chronicle The Beatles' early years, with filming taking place in Hamburg, Germany. Asa Butterfield will take on the role of Brian Epstein, while Jonny Lee Miller will portray Paul McCartney's father, Jim, and Christine Tremarco will play Aunt Mimi, John Lennon's guardian. The series is created by Christian Schwochow, known for "The Crown," and head writer Jamie Carragher, recognized for "Succession."