Michael Sheen wants to play John Lennon in film

The 40-year-old, who has played a number of British icons on the big screen, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, would love to depict the late music icon in a film about the legendary band.

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Welsh actor Michael Sheen wants to play John Lennon in a film about The Beatles.

The 40-year-old, who has played a number of British icons on the big screen, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, would love to depict the late music icon in a film about the legendary band, reports contactmusic.com.

"I'd want to play Lennon, but I probably would be cast as McCartney," said Sheen.