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The actors playing the Beatles hinted at the simmering tensions that took place in the band as they filmed scenes for the biopics due for release next year.

While they were one of the most successful bands of all time, they were not without their problems, which the new films appear set to explore.

The four biopics, based on each of the members are set for simultaneous release next year, are currently being filmed in London.

This week, Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney) and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) were seen shooting.

They appeared to be filming a heated scene as Harris wrapped his hand around Barry's neck during one tense behind the scenes moment.

Paul, who looked barely recognisable in his Macca costume, also looked to be locked in a row as he wagged his finger at Ringo.

The actors playing the Beatles hinted at the tension that took place in the band as they filmed scenes for the biopics due for release next year (Harris Dickinson and Barry Keoghan)

Paul, who looked barely recognisable in his Macca costume, also looked to be locked in a row as he wagged his finger at Ringo

This week, Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney) and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) were spotted shooting

The four biopics, based on each of the members are set for simultaneous release next year, are currently being filmed in London

There were serious tensions within the Beatles around this period, but the better-documented conflicts involved John and Paul, and the wider disagreements between all four members over the band's future.

For example, John and Paul had a heated confrontation during the Abbey Road period, but there is nothing recoded about John and Ringo, so it is possible that Harris and Barry may have been larking about.

John and Paul had different personalities and musical approaches as Paul tended to be highly involved in organising the group and pushing them to keep working, while John increasingly wanted more independence.

Abbey Road is one of the most iconic album covers in music history, taken just outside the studios where the Beatles recorded almost all of their songs.

So it is no surprise the memorable moment of the four band members on the now famous zebra crossing is being recreated in the upcoming Beatles biopic.

Harris's John, dressed in a striking white suit and shirt, led the way in the scene followed closely by Barry (Ringo), Paul (Paul), and Joseph (George).

Sam Mendes, who is directing, had wanted to recreate the 1969 cover, but it was reported at the time Westminster council wouldn't allow filming to take place there.

It was later confirmed to the Daily Mail by the council that filming would go ahead in the location and they were working closely with production teams to facilitate filming.

Paul was barefoot as he recreated the Abbey Road album cover with the others

Harris later looked more friendly with Barry as he held his face

Barry's Ringo was dressed in a black suit with a shirt and scarf tie

Saorise Ronan, who plays Paul's wife Linda McCartney, was also on set and appeared to be sporting a fake baby bump

Linda was pregnant with her and Paul's daughter, Mary, during the recording of Abbey Road

The road was filled with vintage cars and an old style red bus

The cast were surrounded by cameramen and members of the crew

There was a blue Morris Minis on set ,which The Beatles were famously associated with as well as other connections to other British cars

The iconic album cover was recreated with Linda McCartney and Mal Evans stood watching

Harris, dressed as Lennon in a striking white suit and shirt, led the way in the scene followed closely by Barry (Ringo Starr), Paul (Paul McCartney), and George (Joseph Quinn)

The original cover image shot by Iain MacMillan of the band crossing the road at Abbey Road Studios (pictured L-R George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon)

The cover image was taken by Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan, a close friend of John, who balanced precariously on a ladder in the middle of the north London road.

He had just ten minutes to get his shot so he got the Fab Four to walk back and forth continuously over the now famous zebra crossing.

Paul picked the shot to be used as the album cover – the rest were discarded.

Abbey Road was the penultimate album released by the Beatles, however Let It Be, their final album, had largely been recorded before the material on Abbey Road.

Also on set was a replica of John's famous psychedelic Rolls-Royce Phantom V. Its hugely significant to the Beatles' story.

He originally had it painted black, but in 1967 he had it completely transformed: bright yellow with elaborate red, blue, green and gold designs inspired by Romani decorative motifs.

Daniel Hoffmann-Gill was also seen as his character Mal Evans, who was The Beatles' main roadie and formerly a bouncer at the Cavern Club.

Brian Epstein hired Mal to assist the band, after which he became indispensable and present for all of The Beatles' tours and nearly all of their recording sessions.

Daniel Hoffmann-Gill was also seen as his character Mal Evans, who was The Beatles' main roadie and formerly a bouncer at the Cavern Club

Also on set was a replica of John's famous psychedelic Rolls-Royce Phantom V. It's hugely significant to The Beatles' story

Entitled The Beatles: A Four-Film Cinematic Event, the project was announced last year.

The movies will each take the perspective of one member of The Beatles as they evolve from unknowns in Liverpool in the early 1960s to becoming the biggest band in the world and then breaking up in 1970.

It's the first time that surviving Beatles Paul and Ringo, and the families of the late John and George, have given the rights to feature films about them.

Sam's project described as the first 'bingeable theatrical experience' also stars Aimee Lou Wood, 32, as George's model wife Pattie Boyd, Anna Sawai, 34, as Yoko Ono and James Norton, 41, as the band's manager, Brian Epstein.

Mia McKenna-Bruce, 29, will appear as Ringo's first wife, Maureen Starkey, while Harry Lloyd, 42, plays George Martin, the producer who became known as the 'fifth Beatle'.

In the ambitious four-film anthology, each instalment will tell the story of The Beatles from a different band member's perspective.

All four films are due to be released simultaneously in 2028.