# 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'.
- Title: Paul McCartney Criticizes Height Depiction in Beatles Biopic
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/14/entertainment/paul-mccartney-reveals-biggest-issue-with-beatles-biopic
- Published: 2026-10-14T16:14:56+00:00
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- Topics: paul mccartney, sam mendes, beatles biopic, paul mescal, harris dickinson, joseph quinn, barry keoghan, beatles, four film cinematic event, april 2028, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

Paul McCartney told Sam Mendes he doesn’t want his character portrayed as smaller than John Lennon in the upcoming Beatles biopic.