We know them as the Fab Four, but if plans work out, you'll soon be able to watch four separate movies on the lives of each of the Beatles.

Director Sam Mendes, Apple Corps and Sony Pictures have confirmed plans are in the works for a series of flicks about John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The Beatles' story has been told countless times in the past. But this would be the first time each of their lives has been examined separately. 

"Each faced adversity. Harrison was nearly killed in a stabbing attack when a man diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic broke into their home, his assault stopped by wife Olivia who incapacitated the attacker with a fireplace poker. Lennon was tragically shot dead returning to his Central Park residence The Dakota by another deranged fan. McCartney and Starr are still going strong. No matter where Mendes goes, the long and winding road features compelling narrative yarns."

In case the name Sam Mendes sounds familiar, his director credits include the 2012 James Bond flick "Skyfall" and "American Beauty," which won the Best Picture Oscar back in 1999. 

Imagine being the actors who are asked to play these iconic figures. That will be a tough challenge, since they're so well known.

Sam Mendes, Sony & Apple Corps Set Four Beatles Theatrical Movies On Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison & Ringo Starr