Indian actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is set to begin his Hollywood acting career with a role in the upcoming multi-film project based on the famous British band The Beatles, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sam Mendes. The announcement, first reported by Variety, confirms Akhtar joins a growing international cast that also includes Lucy Boynton, Harry Lottie and Morfydd Clark.
Farhan Akhtar to debut in Hollywood with Sam Mendes’ Beatles film series
Akhtar’s casting marks a significant milestone in his career, as he transitions into a large-scale international production backed by a major studio. While he has previously created a diverse body of work in Hindi cinema as both an actor and director – this project represents his first major on-screen appearance in a Hollywood feature.
The Beatles films, conceived as an interconnected series of biopics, would explore the lives of each band member through separate narratives. Mendes, known for increasingly character-driven epics, is expected to bring a distinctive storytelling approach to the ambitious format.
With production timelines and character details still under wraps, further announcements regarding the cast and creative team are expected in the coming months.
