Amazon Prime Video has shared the release date for new Brian Epstein film ‘Midas Man’

Amazon Prime has announced that the upcoming biopic about The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein will be released on the streaming service on October 30, 2024.

What is it about?

It is a biopic of Brian Epstein, the music entrepreneur who discovered and managed The Beatles from 1961 until his untimely death in 1967.

According to the synopsis:

 Meet Brian Epstein, a man who lived a thousand lives in a few short years, a visionary who transformed music history. From running a Liverpool record store to shaping the sound of a generation, Epstein’s journey is a rollercoaster of ambition, passion, and relentless pursuit of greatness. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars as the mastermind behind The Beatles’ meteoric rise, navigating a whirlwind of unprecedented fame, cultural revolution, and personal demons. But behind the glitz and glamour lies a man seeking acceptance and love in a world not ready. Midas Man peels back the curtain on the swinging ’60s, revealing the triumphs, heartbreaks, and secrets of the man who changed the face of music forever. Step into Brian’s world, where every touch turns to gold, but the most precious treasure remains just out of reach. 

Who is in the cast?

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (Bodies, The Great) will play Brian Epstein, with Ed Speleers (Irish Wish), Eddie Izzard (Valkyrie), Jay Leno (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), Eddie Marsan (Back to Black), and Emily Watson (Hilary and Jackie). Blake Richardson will play Paul McCartney, with Jonah Lees as John Lennon, Leo Harvey-Elledge as George Harrison, Campbell Wallace as Ringo Starr, Darci Shaw as Cilla Black, and Adam Lawrence as Pete Best.

Who is behind it?

Midas Man was written by Brigit Grant and directed by Joe Stephenson. It was produced by Perry Trevers, Trevor Beattie, Jeremy Chatterton, William Dietrich, Richard Holmes and Tom Reeve p.g.e. Executive producers include Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Steffen Wild, Asaf Nawi, Mark Borkowski, Peter Dunne, Saskia Thomas and Ian Hutchinson. The film was produced by Studio POW and Trevor Beattie Films, in association with Fourth Culture Films and Mister Smith Entertainment

When will it be released?

October 30, 2004 on Amazon Prime Video.