Scott took part in a conversation with Christopher Nolan to promote 'Gladiator II' and was asked about his planned next project.

Paul Mescal is set to star in the upcoming Beatles biopic films, with Gladiator II director Ridley Scott revealing his involvement in the project.

"I may have to let him go," says the director, who had planned to reunite with his "Gladiator II" actor for his next film.

The four films films will tell the story of the Beatles' ascent from four separate points of view in a total of four interconnected movies.

And now, after months of rumors, we finally got insider confirmation that Paul Mescal will be starring in a Beatles movie! (TBH after showing off his singing chops during SNL, I'd expect no less). Not only did Ridley Scott tell the world that Paul will be in the new movies,

James Bond director Sir Sam Mendes is set to helm four separate official biopics about each member of The Beatles. Casting rumours have been swirling around certain rising stars, with Ringo Starr recently letting slip that Barry Keoghan is set to sign on to play him.

Paul Mescal is set to star in the upcoming Beatles biopic films. The Gladiator II actor was previously rumoured to be playing the role of Paul McCartney in the four films being directed by Sam Mendes,