Ridley Scott's recent Q&A with Christopher Nolan in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The renowned director may have accidentally spilled some major casting news during this event. Let's delve deeper into the details.

Uncovering the Secrets of Ridley Scott's Next Project

The Gladiator II Screening and The Dog Stars

During a conversation following the screening of Gladiator II at the Directors Guild of America, Ridley Scott confirmed his next project will be the thriller The Dog Stars. When Christopher Nolan inquired about Paul Mescal starring in the film, Scott initially said yes but later corrected himself, stating that Mescal's schedule might prevent their reunion. "Maybe," Scott said via The Hollywood Reporter. "Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go."This news has raised many questions and sparked intense speculation. Paul Mescal has been rumored to be part of Sam Mendes' forthcoming Beatles films, which will focus on each of the Fab Four. Mescal is reportedly set to play Paul McCartney, although neither Sony Pictures nor Mendes has confirmed this.Last month, Entertainment Tonight asked Mescal how it would feel to play McCartney. "It would be an incredible story to be attached to," Mescal said. "The fact that Sam Mendes is attached to direct, like truly, it would be a dream come true." But when asked if he was in fact playing the Beatle, Mescal replied, "No, no, no — we’re not going there."

Starr's Casting Slip and Barry Keoghan

Starr also recently let some casting news slip. The drummer seemingly confirmed that Barry Keoghan would be playing him, telling Entertainment Tonight, "I think he’s great, I believe he’s somewhere taking drum lessons. I hope not too many." Starr's remark, in late November, gave some validity to the Keoghan rumors, but another source told Rolling Stone that there still were no deals with any actors.This reflects the Beatles' massive influence, as Sony Pictures has elected to produce four different films to zoom in on each member of the band, rather than follow the more typical biopic route. Sam Mendes, the director behind American Beauty as well as the Bond films Skyfall and Spectre, was tapped to direct all four flicks. They're expected to arrive in theaters in 2027."I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies," Mendes said in a statement back in February.