MIDAS MAN Screenwriter Talks Brian Epstein, Beatles & Jay Leno on SOUNDS OF FILM
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This week on The Sounds of Film, host Tom Needham speaks with screenwriter Brigit Grant about Midas Man, the highly anticipated biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Known as the “Fifth Beatle,” Epstein was the visionary who discovered The Beatles and helped launch them into global superstardom. The film, directed by Joe Stephenson and featuring a standout performance by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (The Queen’s Gambit), also stars Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan, Eddie Izzard, and Jay Leno. Brigit Grant shares insights into the creative process behind the script and how the film captures Epstein’s ambition, brilliance, and personal struggles.
Midas Man will be featured at the 2025 Stony Brook Film Festival, with a special screening at the Staller Center on Tuesday, July 22 at 9:30 PM ET. As part of this year’s curated lineup, the film brings a fresh and emotionally resonant portrayal of one of music’s most influential yet often overlooked figures. In this episode, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at how Grant and the creative team brought the swinging ‘60s and the origin story of a cultural revolution to the screen.
The Stony Brook Film Festival runs from July 17-26th.
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