The BBC has added more stars to the cast of its upcoming Beatles television series, Hamburg Days. Sex Education's Asa Butterfield will join the line-up, alongside Adolescence star Christine Tremarco and Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller.
New Cast Members Announced
The six-part production series charts the iconic Liverpool band's formative years in Germany. It will document their journey from a group of young men into the greatest band the world has ever seen. Asa Butterfield, known for playing Otis Milburn in Sex Education, will take on the role of Beatles manager Brian Epstein, who guided the group from 1961 until his death in 1967. Jonny Lee Miller will portray Sir Paul McCartney's father, Jim McCartney, and Christine Tremarco will play John Lennon's aunt and guardian, Mimi.
Further Casting Details
The forthcoming series will broadcast on BBC One, drawing on the book of the same name by Beatles associates Klaus Voormann and Astrid Kirchherr. A confirmed broadcast date is yet to be revealed, reports the Liverpool Echo. Further casting sees Irish actor Louis McCartney stepping into the role of Sir Ringo Starr, while A Thousand Blows actress Darci Shaw will portray Cynthia Lennon. Mr Bigstuff's Ryan Sampson takes on Liverpool promoter Allan Williams, with Sherwood's Jorden Myrie cast as music promoter Lord Woodbine.
Previously Announced Cast
They join the previously announced cast, which includes Rhys Mannion from It Is In Us All, who will portray John Lennon, alongside Ellis Murphy as Sir Paul McCartney and Harvey Brett taking on George Harrison. Louis Landau from Rivals will assume the role of the band's original bassist Stu Sutcliffe, while Patrick Gilmore has been cast as original drummer Pete Best.
BBC Executive Comment
Speaking when the series was announced, Sue Deeks, head of scripted pre-buy acquisitions at the BBC, said: “Hamburg Days is the fascinating story of how, in the space of two short years, a raw young band from Liverpool honed their music skills in Hamburg, before returning home to become an overnight worldwide success. It is an incredible story, accompanied (of course) by an amazing soundtrack!”
Beatles Legacy
The Beatles, established in 1960 with Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Sir Ringo Starr, remain the highest-selling musical act in history, boasting 18 UK number one singles and 16 UK number one albums. Throughout their Hamburg period, The Beatles played at numerous venues within the city's St Pauli district, particularly at the renowned Star-Club. Additionally, four separate films helmed by Sir Sam Mendes focusing on the band are currently in development, featuring Paul Mescal as Sir Paul, Barry Keoghan as Sir Ringo, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Hamburg Days will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
