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Paul McCartney Criticizes Height Depiction in Beatles Biopic
Paul McCartney says Sam Mendes’ Beatles film shows him too small, he texted director: 'Don’t do this'.
In brief
Paul McCartney says Sam Mendes’ Beatles film shows him too small, he texted director: 'Don’t do this'. Paul McCartney told Sam Mendes he doesn’t want his character portrayed as smaller than John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopic. Originally reported by Page Six.
Paul McCartney's Height Concern
Paul McCartney says his height is inaccurately depicted in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopic.
“We were all the same height, and Ringo [Starr] was a bit smaller”
Mescal Appears Smaller Than Dickinson
Paul Mescal, playing McCartney, appears smaller than Harris Dickinson, playing John Lennon in early film glimpses.
“Paul’s a bit smaller”
McCartney Texts Mendes About Height
McCartney texted Mendes: 'Sam! Smaller? Don’t do this! You said you wouldn’t do it'.
“Sam! Smaller? Don’t do this! You said you wouldn’t do it”
Mendes Explains Height Discrepancy
Mendes said the height difference is from 'the stride pattern' and sent a still where they appear equal.
“the stride pattern”
McCartney's Past Frustration
McCartney was frustrated in Sam Taylor-Johnson’s 2009 film where Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Lennon bigger than him.
“My character is kind of wimpy. Smaller than John. John knocks me to the floor”
Beatles Biopic Release Date
The Beatles biopic will release four films in April 2028, each centered on a different band member.
“The Beatles, A Four-Film Cinematic Event”
What it means
Paul McCartney told Sam Mendes he doesn’t want his character portrayed as smaller than John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopic.
