The actor, who will play the Beatles legend in Sony's biopics, was among the guests at a screening for Morgan Neville's documentary 'Man on the Run,' which examines McCartney's solo path in the 1970s.
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The actor, who will play the Beatles legend in Sony's biopics, was among the guests at a screening for Morgan Neville's documentary 'Man on the Run,' which examines McCartney's solo path in the 1970s. Paul Mescal Supports Paul McCartney at Doc Event as Musician Jokes About Beatles Success: “We Did OK”. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.
The actor, who will play the Beatles legend in Sony's biopics, was among the guests at a screening for Morgan Neville's documentary 'Man on the Run,' which examines McCartney's solo path in the 1970s.
Paul Mescal (left), Paul McCartney and Gracie Abrams at the London event for 'Man on the Run' on Feb. 18. Scott Garfitt Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Paul McCartney was able to count on a little help from his friends, as Paul Mescal was among the attendees at a special screening for the legendary Beatles musician’s new documentary project. Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville‘s movie Man on the Run screened Wednesday at a London event ahead of its global streaming launch via Prime Video on Feb. 27. The Amazon MGM Studios documentary centers on McCartney’s life in the 1970s following the contentious breakup of the Beatles and includes his music success throughout the decade with the group Wings. Related Stories Lifestyle Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show Extends Into 2026 -- Here's How to Save on Tour Tickets Music Lady Gaga Continues Mayhem Ball With Largely Sold-Out Shows -- How to Save on Last-Minute Tour Tickets “I want to say thank you to Morgan for keeping all the embarrassing moments in that I asked him to take out,” McCartney joked from the stage as he and Neville introduced the movie. “No, he’s made a good film, so thank you, Morgan.” Paul Mescal (left) and Gracie Abrams attend the London screening of Man on the Run. Scott Garfitt Among the notable guests was Mescal, who posed on the red carpet with girlfriend Gracie Abrams. The Hamnet actor is set to portray McCartney in director Sam Mendes’ forthcoming The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, which is currently in production in the U.K. Sony Pictures will release the four-movie biopic project theatrically in April 2028, with each film focusing on a member of the Fab Four. Rounding out the cast are Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr. Also attending the Man on the Run celebration were Noel Gallagher, Sharon Osbourne, Twiggy, Marcus Mumford and Paul’s children Stella McCartney and James McCartney. “I loved all the guys in the Beatles,” Paul McCartney told the crowd during an onstage conversation that followed the screening. “We had so much in common, and we were like a little magical foursome.” The Beatles’ songwriter, bassist and vocalist spurred laughter from the audience when he added about the band, which happens to be the biggest-selling music act of all time: “It was just a magic grouping, and we did OK.” Morgan Neville (left) and Paul McCartney attend the London screening for Man on the Run. Scott Garfitt Read More About: beatles documentary Gracie Abrams Morgan Neville music Paul McCartney Paul Mescal Prime Video The Beatles Wings THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up More from The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Reveals Its Creepy Premise in New Trailer
