‘Incredible’ Brit Stranger Things star chosen to play George Harrison in long-awaited The Beatles biopic

STRANGER Things actor Joseph Quinn is to play George Harrison in a series of Beatles biopics.

Brit star Joe, 30, is best known as guitar-playing Eddie Munson, who helps take on demons in the Netflix sci-fi horror smash.

Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn is to play George Harrison in a series of Beatles biopics

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Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn is to play George Harrison in a series of Beatles biopicsCredit: Netflix
Sam Mendes is directing four films, telling the band’s story from each member’s perspective

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Sam Mendes is directing four films, telling the band’s story from each member’s perspectiveCredit: PA

Now, insiders say he has been chosen by director Sam Mendes for four films, telling the Liverpool band’s story from each member’s perspective.

A source said: “Joe is an incredible actor.

“It’s a massive role, but Sam is delighted to have him on board.”

The project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd and The Beatles — Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George — have granted full life-story and music rights for a scripted film.

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George died from lung cancer in November 2001, aged 58.

Recordings of him playing guitar were used on The Beatles most recent single, Now And Then, which went straight to No1 in the UK charts after it was released last November.

Joe has already won major film roles including A Quiet Place: Day One and Gladiator II.

He also plays Human Torch in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is out next June, and will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday in 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars the following year.

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Joe also plays the Human Torch in the MCU

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Joe also plays the Human Torch in the MCUCredit: Getty
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