The principal cast for the six-part drama series “Hamburg Days,” which chronicles The Beatles’ early years in the German city, has been revealed as filming gets underway in Hamburg, Munich, and Liverpool. Rhys Mannion will portray John Lennon, Ellis Murphy will play Paul McCartney, Harvey Brett will take the role of George Harrison, and Louis Landau will appear as drummer Stu Sutcliffe.
The series is a co-production between the BBC and Germany’s ZDF, produced by W&B Television and Turbine Studios, with AGC Television serving as co-financier. Cameras began rolling on the project, which aims to depict the band’s formative period performing in Hamburg’s club scene before their global breakthrough.
First-look images from the production were also released alongside the casting announcement. The shoot will span locations in Hamburg and Munich in Germany, as well as Liverpool in the United Kingdom, the band’s hometown.
“Hamburg Days” is written by [writer name not provided in sources] and directed by [director name not provided in sources]. Further casting details beyond the four central roles have not yet been disclosed. The series is expected to air on BBC and ZDF platforms, though a premiere date has not been announced.
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