Fans were left in shock after Paul McCartney snuck into the Beatles ’64 documentary premiere at Hudson Square Theater in New York City on Sunday.
The musician, 82, looked relaxed as he settled into a random seat in the middle of the venue alongside his wife Nancy Shevell, 65, and behind comedian Chris Rock.
While the crowd around him remained calm, Paul was seen waving to a few fans before watching the new film which is produced by famed filmmaker Martin Scorsese, 82.
It was announced that Paul was in attendance right before the screening started, but the majority of the crowd saw him as they were taking their seats.
Overwhelmed by Paul’s appearance, the fan wrote: ‘trying to watch the new beatles documentary and HE SHOWS UP’.
She added in the caption: ‘and if i said i cried during the first ten minutes…’
Fans were left in shock after Paul McCartney snuck into the Beatles ’64 documentary premiere in NYC on Sunday alongside his wife Nancy Shevell
The musician, 82, looked relaxed as he settled into a random seat in the middle of the venue alongside his wife Nancy Shevell, 65, and behind comedian Chris Rock
Other fans couldn’t believe he had snuck into the theatre as they took to the comments to share their surprise.
They penned: ‘Nah but imagine watching the beatles documentary and PAUL MCCARTNEY sits next to you’;
‘omfg y’all are breathing the same air’; ‘No matter how rich and famous a person can be. When Paul walks in the room everyone else looks smaller.’;
‘Paul McCartney is the one celebrity I would absolutely die if I saw in person’.
Others joked: ‘he probably whispered “i know them” to the person sitting next to him, pointing at john ringo n george’; ‘there to fact check’.
Earlier in the night the star took to the red carpet with his wife as he donned a mixed-material jacket with grey tweed and light-wash denim details along the cuffs, collar and buttons down the center.
He looked effortlessly stylish in a light blue button-down, dark-wash jeans and black, suede sneakers for the premiere.
At his side, Nancy put on a chic display in an all-black outfit featuring a long, lace cardigan.
Meanwhile, Scorsese looked dapper in a navy blue suit, which he paired with a matching button-down shirt and contrasting scarlet red, polkadot tie.
Overwhelmed by Paul’s appearance, the fan wrote: ‘trying to watch the new beatles documentary and HE SHOWS UP’
Other fans couldn’t believe he had snuck into the theatre as they took to the comments to share their surprise
Earlier in the night the star took to the red carpet with his wife as he donned a mixed-material jacket with grey tweed and light-wash denim details
The legendary filmmaker also brought along his daughter, Francesca Scorsese, 25.
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She sported a button-down shirt dress with the imagery of The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover.
The actress completed her look with sheer tights and knee-high, black boots.
In one photo, she stood in the middle between McCartney and her father for a group red carpet snap.
Later, inside of the venue, McCartney posed for a photo with Steven Van Zandt and Chris Rock.
Van Zandt, 74, donned a black, velvet coat over a purple, patterned button-down.
The musician, who plays the guitar and madolin in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, also coordinated with a violet bandana and tinted sunglasses.
They were also joined by filmmaker Martin Scorsese, 82. He looked dapper in a navy blue suit, which he paired with a matching button-down shirt and contrasting scarlet red, polkadot tie
The filmmaker also brought along his daughter, Francesca Scorsese, 25. She sported a button-down shirt dress with the imagery of The Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover
McCartney and Scorsese also posed for a photo alongside the documentary’s director David Tedeschi on the red carpet
Later, inside of the venue, McCartney posed for a photo with Steven Van Zandt and Chris Rock
When Rock was arriving at the premiere, he put on a cozy and casual display in a navy blue Moncler puffer jacket as he entered the venue, walking and talking on the phone.
He donned a brown, knit sweater teamed with black jeans and white sneakers.
The comedian accessorized with black frame glasses and a silver cross bracelet.
Arriving around the same time as the Everybody Hates Chris creator were Amy Schumer, 43, and Bravo head honcho Andy Cohen, 56.
For the special occasion, Schumer put on a stylish display in an olive-green rain coat, which she layered over a dark gray top and medium-wash jeans.
The stand-up comedian also sported camel brown Chelsea boots and pushed back her blonde hair with an orange, patterned bandana.
Cohen was also seen arriving around the same time with a coffee cup in tow.
The Real Housewives executive producer donned a taupe-colored knit sweater, which he paired with a navy blazer and a deep blue bandana around his neck.
He completed his look with straight-leg jeans and all-white sneakers.
He donned a brown, knit sweater teamed with black jeans and white sneakers
For the special occasion, Schumer put on a stylish display in an olive-green rain coat, which she layered over a dark gray top and medium-wash jeans
She pushed back her blonde hair with an orange, patterned bandana
Andy Cohen was also seen arriving around the same time with a coffee cup in tow
The Real Housewives executive producer donned a taupe-colored knit sweater, which he paired with a navy blazer and a deep blue bandana around his neck
The upcoming documentary series captures The Beatles’ 1964 United States debut amid fan frenzy and their unprecedented rise to global fame — often referred to as Beatlemania; (L-R) Ringo Starr, John Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison pictured in 1965
Beatles ’64 premieres on November 29 and will be available to stream on Disney+ on Thanksgiving weekend
The stars were all in attendance for the premiere of Beatles ’64.
The upcoming documentary series captures The Beatles’ 1964 United States debut amid fan frenzy and their unprecedented rise to global fame — often referred to as Beatlemania.
The film features new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as archival interviews from their late band members John Lennon and George Harrison.
Beatles ’64 premieres on November 29 and will be available to stream on Disney+ on Thanksgiving weekend.