Ridley Scott’s plans to work with Paul Mescal again may be on hold because of The Beatles.
In a conversation with filmmaker Christopher Nolan following a screening of Scott’s latest work, Gladiator IISpeaking at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Scott said he plans to make his next project a thriller dog star. When Nolan asked if Mescal would star in the film, Scott confirmed it, before correcting himself and explaining that Mescal’s schedule might prevent the film, given recent reports ‘s release. Gladiator II The two are reunited in the new movie. According to Scott, the actor will star in Sony Pictures’ Beatles movie for director Sam Mendes.
“Yeah,” Scott said in response to a question about whether Mescal would star dog star. Scott then added: “Maybe. Paul is actually ready, the Beatles are next. So I might have to let him go.
While the casting decision has yet to be confirmed by the studio, Mescal is rumored to be Mendes’ first choice to play Paul McCartney in one of four upcoming biopics about the famed Beatle. Each film will be released theatrically and focus on a different one of the four main band members: McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
during an interview entertainment tonight Last month, Mescal was asked what it was like playing McCartney in light of the rumors. “It’s going to be an incredible story,” Mescal said cautiously at the time. “Sam Mendes’ dedication to straight-to-movie, really, this would be a dream come true.” When the actor was asked if he would actually play McCartney, Mescal was in no mood to reveal anything: “No. , no, no – we’re not going there.”
Also last month, Beatles drummer Starr told entertainment tonight Barry Keoghan, who will play him in the film, knew the actor had been taking drum lessons. Rumor has it that Joseph Queen was also considered for the role.
As of the time of Starr’s comments, no deals had been struck with any of the actors. hollywood reporter Sony has been contacted for comment on Scott’s remarks.
Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman previously said: “You have to combine bold ideas with a bold distribution strategy.” THR Projects about the studio were approved by The Beatles’ Apple Corps. “There hasn’t been a business like this before, and you can’t think about it in traditional publishing terms.”
Mescal is also known for his breakout role in the film ordinary peoplewhich earned him an Emmy nomination and an Oscar nomination for his performance in that feature film After sun exposure.
