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.

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,

Paul Mescal is rumored to be playing Paul McCartney in the upcoming Beatles movies, according to director Ridley Scott. During a Q&A with fellow filmmaker Christopher Nolan, Scott was asked about his next project,

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.