Paul Mccartney Critiques Beatles Films Over Height Discrepancy

WHO:

Variety - Paul McCartney, Sam Mendes, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan

Coming Soon - Paul McCartney, Amy Poehler

WHAT:

Variety - Paul McCartney criticized the upcoming four Beatles movies for the height discrepancy between Paul Mescal, who plays McCartney, and Harris Dickinson, who plays John Lennon.

Coming Soon - McCartney expressed his concerns about the films during an interview with Amy Poehler.

WHY:

Variety - McCartney's issue stems from the fact that he feels the casting makes him appear shorter and weaker than John Lennon.

HOW:

Variety - McCartney communicated his concerns to director Sam Mendes via text, stating, "Don’t do this!"

(UPDATED October 14, 2026 16:03 UTC)

Paul McCartney has voiced his concerns about the upcoming four Beatles movies, specifically criticizing the height difference between Paul Mescal, who portrays him, and Harris Dickinson, who plays John Lennon. During an interview with Amy Poehler, McCartney explained that he feels this casting choice makes him appear shorter and weaker than Lennon. He even reached out to director Sam Mendes via text, urging him not to proceed with the current casting, saying, "Don’t do this!"