One of the last key roles in Sam Mendes‘ four-part Beatles film has been filled, with British actor harry Lloyd signing on to play producer George Martin.
Martin’s son, Giles Martin, confirmed the news in an interview on the ryan Tubridy Show on Virgin Radio U.K. The younger Martin – who’s helping out on the Mendes films, too – praised Lloyd’s work so far, calling him “great” and “committed.”
Lloyd is probably best known in the U.S. for playing Viserys Targaryen during the first season of Game of Thrones. Since then,he’s starred in celebrated U.K. shows like The Fear and Wolf Hall while also appearing in shows like Manhattan, Counterpart, Brave New World, and Legion.
The role of George Martin in Mendes’ films will likely be a supporting,but pivotal one. The producer, who died in 2016, earned the moniker “the Fifth Beatle” for his extensive work with the band throughout their career. Martin was the first producer who agreed to work with the Beatles.
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