We have a long wait ahead for the four-part Beatles biopic, which is currently in production and scheduled for release in April 2028. But yesterday, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, who is helming the project titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, gave us a little tease of what’s to come, complete with the iconic boy-band hairstyles.

The interconnected films feature some of this generation’s most talked-about actors: Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. In a clever marketing move, postcards offering a first look at the actors as the iconic British band were hidden around a performing arts college in their hometown of Liverpool for students to find. These first glimpses show Mescal, Dickinson, Keoghan, and Quinn fully embracing the swinging ’60s, bohemian, and groovy aesthetics that defined the group.

Over the course of the massive filming schedule, the four leads will transform into the instantly recognizable Fab Four: think Paul’s bowl cut, John and George’s long, flowing hippie hair, and Ringo’s signature shaggy mop-top. A physical transformation is a key part of the biopic world and the awards season circuit—remember Timothée Chalamet’s surprising Bob Dylan mustache or Emma Stone shaving her head for Poor Things.

The story of The Beatles is as much a beauty story as it is one of era-defining music and pop culture. It all began with Lennon and McCartney’s polished, forward-fringed mop-tops, inspired by the sleek hair of French teenagers at the time and cut by their friend Jurgen Vollmer. Hairdresser Leslie Cavendish later joined to style the band’s hair, working with them through the ’60s and ’70s to define their sweet yet sophisticated look. Paired with sharp matching suits, it instantly won over a legion of teenage fans. As the band’s fame skyrocketed, their style evolved with the free-spirited cultural movement: after Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, it was goodbye to the mushroom haircuts and hello to sideburns, mustaches, and flowing locks. It will be interesting to see which style phases we’ll see each Beatle in. Here’s a first look:

Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr
Barry Keoghan debuted his own Beatles-inspired look at the London premiere of his new film Crime 101. His tousled mop-top channels drummer Ringo Starr’s look from the band’s early days, showing off his natural waves just like Starr’s. Out of context, it’s hard to tell if Keoghan is channeling Beatlemania or Bieber fever. Filming began in November, so he’s had plenty of time to grow out his hair—a big change from his last public appearance, where he sported a short cut with soft bangs. Kudos to him for committing to the Beatles look and skipping the wig.

Harris Dickinson as John Lennon
Actor Harris Dickinson takes on the role of the late John Lennon. From the low-lit postcard picture, it seems he’s captured Lennon with his extra-long shag, which became his signature style. There’s no full beard yet, so this is likely John from the Abbey Road sessions and Yoko Ono era. In 1970, Lennon shaved his head, but it remains to be seen how much Dickinson will embrace all of John’s striking looks.

Joseph Quinn as George Harrison
George Harrison’s thick, collar-length hair was always notably fuller than his bandmates’, so Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn might have had some help from a wig or well-placed extensions here. With floppy curtains and a center part, his wavy hairstyle reflected his countercultural thinking, growing longer and wilder as he embraced spirituality and mysticism. As one colleague asked, “Joseph Quinn beachy waves hair tutorial, when?”

Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney
Of course, Paul McCartney cycled through wild mullets and (sometimes fake!) mustaches over the years.In pop culture, Paul McCartney will forever be linked to his iconic bowl cut. Here, Paul Mescal as Hamnet channels that early-era look, with forward-brushed bangs and scissor-cut sides. (Mescal has been sporting a very different hairstyle on the awards circuit, so it seems he chose a wig over a full McCartney-style chop.) McCartney himself has adopted a “let it be” approach to grooming in recent years, embracing his natural silver-gray hair.

While we wait for a trailer, we have one simple request: a four-part Vogue Beauty Secrets series. (We’re joking… but not really.)

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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the new Let It Be film designed to answer questions from casual fans to Beatles enthusiasts

General Information
Q What exactly is this new Let It Be movie
A Its a newly restored and remastered version of the original 1970 documentary film offering a highquality look at The Beatles creating their final album Let It Be and performing their famous rooftop concert

Q Is this a brand new movie or a rerelease
A Its a rerelease and restoration of the original film which has been extremely hard to see for decades Its not a new documentary with modern interviews but the original footage presented like never before

Q Why is this a big deal now
A The film has been mostly unavailable for 50 years becoming a sort of legend Its release allows a new generation to see this crucial intimate chapter in Beatles history with pristine picture and sound

Q Where and when can I watch it
A It will be released in select theaters and on the Disney streaming service Check official announcements for the exact release date in your region

About the Content
Q What time period does the film cover
A It covers about three weeks in January 1969 known as the Get Back sessions which eventually produced the Let It Be album and film

Q Will I get to see the famous rooftop concert
A Yes The film culminates in the iconic impromptu rooftop performance on the Apple Corps building in Londontheir last public performance as a band

Q The description mentions hairstyle changes Is that a big part of it
A Its a fun visual timeline You literally see The Beatles transform from the cleancut Sgt Pepper era into the bearded longerhaired looks of their final years reflecting their individual growth during a tense period

Q Is the movie sad since it shows them breaking up
A Its more complex than just sad It shows incredible musical creativity and camaraderie but also the friction and fatigue that led to their split There are moments of pure joy and brilliance alongside the tension

Q How is this different from the Get Back documentary series by Peter Jackson
A Get Back is an