London’s Mayfair glittered with nostalgia this week as James McCartney, son of legendary Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, made a rare public appearance at the premiere of The Beatles ’64 — and left fans speechless.
Now 47, James turned heads not just for his stylish presence, but for how uncannily he resembles his famous father. From his smile to the tilt of his head, attendees couldn’t help but feel they were watching a young Paul McCartney step out of the past.
“It was like seeing Paul travel through time,” one fan posted on social media. “The night Paul’s mirror walked into the room,” a tabloid declared.
Wearing a sharp black blazer with a geometric print, paired with a black T-shirt and tailored grey trousers, James kept things classic yet cool. He completed the look with suede shoes and a silver wristwatch, flashing an understated smile for the cameras.
✨ A Night of Legends and Legacy
The Beatles ’64 screening drew a constellation of stars from the entertainment world, including Gary Kemp, Jeremy Irons, Sinead Cusack, Richard Curtis, Dodie Clark, Sir Bob Geldof, Jeanne Marine, Martin Freeman, Olivia Harrison, Tim McInnerny, and Margaret Bodde.
The documentary series—produced by Martin Scorsese—dives into The Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 U.S. debut, a moment that catapulted the band into global superstardom and gave rise to the phenomenon known as Beatlemania.
The film features new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, alongside archival footage of John Lennon and George Harrison.
🇺🇸 A Surprise Cameo in New York
James’s appearance in London came just days after his father Sir Paul McCartney, now 82, surprised fans by slipping quietly into a New York screening of the same documentary at the Hudson Square Theatre.
Seated casually in the middle of the crowd with his wife Nancy, Paul’s presence was only announced moments before the screening began—but fans were already buzzing as soon as they spotted him.
“Trying to watch the new Beatles documentary and HE SHOWS UP,” one overwhelmed fan wrote, adding: “If I said I cried during the first ten minutes…”
Others joked on social media:
“Imagine watching The Beatles doc and Paul McCartney sits next to you.”
“He probably whispered ‘I know them’ to the person next to him.”
“There to fact-check the film himself!”
🎸 A Living Legacy
James McCartney, a musician in his own right, spoke warmly about his father’s influence during the event, describing the screening as “a reminder of how music binds generations.”
His appearance, so deeply evocative of his father’s early Beatles years, was more than just a red-carpet moment — it was a poignant reminder that the story of The Beatles continues not only through their music, but through their families.
The documentary Beatles ’64 premieres November 29 and will be available to stream on Disney+.
