Series synopsis
McCartney 3, 2, 1 is an American documentary television series that premiered on Hulu on July 16, 2021. It ended on July 16, 2021. It stars Paul McCartney, Rick Rubin, John Lennon and George Harrison.
Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist.
Premise
Paul McCartney sits down for a rare in-depth one-on-one with legendary producer Rick Rubin to discuss his ground breaking work with The Beatles, the emblematic 70s arena rock of Wings and his 50 years and counting as a solo artist.
Premise: Paul McCartney. Rick Rubin. History in the making.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul McCartney as Self
- Rick Rubin as Self
- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
- Ringo Starr as Self (archive footage)
- George Martin as Self (archive footage)
- Jimi Hendrix as Self (archive footage)
- Édith Piaf as Self (archive footage)
Supporting cast
- Little Richard as Self (archive footage)
- Roy Orbison as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 16, 2021 | July 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
These Things Bring You Together Paul McCartney shares stories from the early days, shedding new light on his relationships with John Lennon and George Harrison. Welcoming an outside musician into the studio impacts one of The Beatles’ most famous songs. |
July 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Notes that Like Each Other Paul McCartney talks about his unique approach to musical composition, influences from Bach to Fela Kuti and some of the innovations that made his music altogether unique. |
July 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
The People We Loved Were Loving Us! Paul McCartney pays tribute to some of the artists that influenced The Beatles. He discusses the band’s trip to India and the expansion of The Beatles’ music and consciousness. |
July 16, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Hulu |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2021 |
| Last aired | July 16, 2021 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |