Ronan joins Beatles biopic
Saoirse Ronan, fresh off her powerful performance in THE OUTRUN and her striking turn in Steve McQueen’s BLITZ, is reportedly set to take on one of the most intriguing supporting roles in what promises to be cinema’s most ambitious musical undertaking in years. Multiple sources have confirmed to Deadline that the four-time Oscar nominee will portray Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ audacious THE BEATLES – A FOUR-FILM CINEMATIC EVENT, reuniting her with Paul Mescal, her co-star from the sci-fi drama FOE, who will play Paul McCartney himself. Though Sony has remained tight-lipped about official confirmations, the casting represents a fascinating continuation of Ronan’s recent trajectory through increasingly complex, layered women who defy simple categorization.
The timing couldn’t be more intriguing for Ronan, who has been on a remarkable creative tear following her career-defining work in LITTLE WOMEN and LADY BIRD. She recently led the dark comedy BAD APPLES, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival to strong notices, and has already lined up another major project with Austin Butler in DEEP CUTS, a music drama adapted from Holly Brickley’s debut novel. Taking on Linda McCartney allows Ronan to inhabit yet another woman who existed at the intersection of art, activism, and intense public scrutiny, a photographer turned musician turned animal rights crusader who met Paul in 1967 and remained his partner until her death from cancer in 1998. Linda’s evolution from behind-the-camera artist to member of Wings to vegetarian cookbook author and successful food entrepreneur offers Ronan the kind of multidimensional character she’s consistently gravitated toward throughout her career.
Mendes has been obsessed with cracking the Beatles story for years, finally landing on the revolutionary concept of four separate films, each following a different band member’s perspective on the same seismic cultural moment. Barry Keoghan will embody Ringo Starr, Joseph Quinn takes on George Harrison, and Harris Dickinson, riding high from acclaim for his directorial debut URCHIN, has called the prospect of playing John Lennon “frightening” in interviews. Ringo Starr himself has been involved in the process, meeting with Mendes to request script changes and recently stating he’s now “much more satisfied with how he’s depicted,” suggesting the project has the blessing of the surviving Beatles. The scripts are being crafted by a powerhouse trio of writers: Jez Butterworth, Peter Straughan, and Jack Thorne, each bringing their own distinctive sensibility to what Mendes has described as an epic story that still has “plenty left to explore” for a new generation. For Ronan, stepping into Linda’s world means portraying not just a musician’s wife but a creative force in her own right, someone who shaped Paul’s post-Beatles life as profoundly as the band shaped music itself.
James Nesbitt is back in Harlan Coben`s twisted universe. 🔍
RUN AWAY drops January 1st on #Netflix — and this one`s personal.
When Simon (Nesbitt) finally finds his missing daughter strung out in a city park, it`s supposed to be a second chance. Instead, it`s the beginning of a nightmare.
New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
Are you loving STEVE on #Netflix?
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin spent days on set capturing behind-the-scenes magic from this raw Netflix drama starring Cillian Murphy about a head teacher fighting to save his reform school while battling his own demons.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🏆 RIVALS just scooped the International Emmy for Best Drama Series!
The Disney+ hit starring Irish talents Aidan Turner and Victoria Smurfit brought home the gold for this deliciously scandalous 1980s romp through the world of wealthy media types.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
From THE COMMITMENTS to THE TUDORS to KIN, @mariadoylekennedy has built a career that defies categories.
In a brand new interview with The Irish Examiner, Maria opens up about the artists and art that shaped her creative journey—from her Dublin roots to international screens and stages.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎭 From Shakespeare to a Beatle: Paul Mescal is doing the impossible!
Oscar-nominated Irish actor Paul Mescal is taking on TWO iconic roles that prove he`s one of the most fearless actors working today.
Watch Paul`s latest interview at irishfilmtv.com.
Kerry Condon`s brief but powerful performance in TRAIN DREAMS is pitch perfect.
She inhabits her character with quiet competence, moving through a male-dominated world with both caution and grace.
Watch now on @netflix!
🎬 HAMNET stars to receive Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards!
A stunning meditation on love`s fragility and art`s power to transform suffering into transcendence. This is Irish talent at its absolute finest on the world stage.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Netflix just quietly dropped a crime thriller you`ve been sleeping on, and Brendan Gleeson`s performance alone makes it mandatory viewing.
MR MERCEDES, Stephen King`s dark detective series that somehow flew under the radar, is finally streaming – and it`s everything fans of slow-burn psychological thrillers have been craving.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Andrew Scott is about to steal another movie and we`re absolutely here for it! 🔍
The trailer for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY has dropped, and our beloved Irish actor is joining Daniel Craig`s Benoit Blanc for what looks like the most deliciously twisted instalment yet.
Scott plays bestselling author Lee Ross, one of several suspects in a seemingly impossible murder that rocks a small town`s religious community.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
From GLADIATOR II`s arena to the quiet forests of Maine collecting folk songs on wax cylinders—Paul Mescal`s latest role in THE HISTORY OF SOUND might be his most vulnerable yet.
Now on @amazonprime, the film follows Lionel, a shy musician from a Kentucky farm in the 1910s, who meets David White (Josh O`Connor) at the New England Conservatory.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
For more than two decades, Domhnall Gleeson has carved out one of the most diverse and compelling careers in contemporary cinema.
Watch Domhnall break down his career in his latest @esquire interview!
Link in bio ❤️
Adapted from Louise Kennedy`s bestselling novel, TRESPASSES stars Gillian Anderson as executive producer and cast member.
Kennedy praises the "ear-perfect, sexy script" and "gorgeously melancholic aesthetic vision" that brings her Women`s Prize-shortlisted novel to life.
Premieres Sunday 9pm on Channel 4, more at irishfilmtv.com.
THE IRIS AFFAIR is a high-stakes chase thriller that turns Italy into a deadly playground where genius meets danger.
Created by LUTHER mastermind Neil Cross, this Sky Original delivers cinematic tension where trust is fatal and every move could be your last. Two minds. One secret. No escape.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
** NEW TRAILER ALERT **
Roadside Attractions has unveiled the first trailer for H IS FOR HAWK, and it`s breathtaking. Brendan Gleeson appears as the father whose absence shapes everything, bringing his signature depth to a role that haunts the entire film.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 HAMNET has officially overtaken Paul Thomas Anderson`s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER as the Oscar frontrunner!
Chloé Zhao`s Shakespeare-inspired drama now leads with a 96.8% chance of nomination, fueled by its Telluride buzz and Toronto People`s Choice win.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
