Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield Joins BBC Beatles Drama 'Hamburg Days'

The BBC drama 'Hamburg Days' follows the Beatles' collaboration with two young German artists in the early 1960s. Set in Hamburg’s St. Pauli red light district, the six-part series will star Asa Butterfield, Jonny Lee Miller, and Christine Tremarco. The show explores the band's formative experiences in the city's vibrant and chaotic club scene.

The Hollywood Reporter — Movies

Beatles Series 'Hamburg Days' Adds New Cast Members

Asa Butterfield, known for his role in 'Sex Education,' has joined the cast of the upcoming TV series 'Hamburg Days,' in which he will portray The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein. The series will explore the band's formative years. Jonny Lee Miller and Christine Tremarco have also been added to the cast, playing the father of Paul McCartney and John Lennon's aunt, respectively. 'Hamburg Days' continues to build its ensemble, with these new additions joining previously announced cast members. The show aims to chronicle the early experiences of The Beatles, including their time in Hamburg, which played a pivotal role in shaping their musical journey and development as a band.

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