Yesterday

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent.

• Director: Danny Boyle

• Budget: $26–41.3 million

• Box office: $153.7 million

Cast

Himesh Patel

Kate McKinnon

Lily James

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Joel Fry

Ed Sheeran

London Premiere

When: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Where: Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London

Fun Facts

• Himesh Patel uses his real singing voice in the movie!
• Paul McCartney suggested the film be titled ‘Scrambled Eggs’, but only because ‘Scrambled Eggs’ were temporary lyrics for the song “Yesterday” before it became the hit!
• Ed Sheeran actually replaced Chris Martin from Coldplay! Martin couldn’t commit to the film due to scheduling conflicts so Ed Sheeran stepped in, in place of him.
• Lily James dyed her hair brown for the film.
• Filming began in April 2018.

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