Beatles biopic with Paul Mescal begins filming in Liverpool

Hollywood stars including Paul Mescal have been spotted filming what is believed to be the new series of The Beatles biopics.

Cameras were seen outside the former home of John Lennon, on Menlove Avenue, in Woolton, Liverpool, as the street was taken back in time for the series.

Crews are expected to remain in Woolton for the duration of the week, where screens had been erected to block passers by getting a peak at what was being filmed.  More commonly known as Mendips, John lived at the address with his aunt Mimi until 1963.The series of films, which are currently in production, are slated to be released in 2028 and will star Paul Mescal as Sir Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Sir Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.Paul Mescal could be seen as Sir Paul McCartney on set, with Leanne Best playing Aunt Mimi as she hung out the window of Mendips.  

A road sign states City Road will also be closed until 1am on 28 February.

A notice has also been distributed to residents of several streets in Dingle informing them that filming for the new Fab Four series will take place there too.

Source: ITV News