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George Harrison’s ex-wife slams new Beatles films as untruthful

• Pattie Boyd, former wife of George Harrison, has criticised Sam Mendes’s upcoming four-film project about The Beatles, stating she has not been contacted by anyone involved despite an actress being cast to play her.
• Boyd expressed her belief that the biopics will not be truthful, suggesting they are more akin to “the filmmaker’s creation of what they think happened” rather than an accurate account of events.
• She highlighted that she could have provided valuable stories and insights if approached, implying a lack of respect or interest in historical accuracy from the production team.
• In contrast to Boyd’s experience, other key figures such as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have met with the actors portraying them, Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan, and Yoko Ono’s children have met with actress Anna Sawai.
• The four films, each offering The Beatles’ story from the perspective of a different band member, are slated for simultaneous release on 7 April 2028.