Why Himesh Patel auditioned for 'Yesterday' with a Coldplay song and how prepared for the role

'Yesterday' star Himesh Patel talks about why he picked a Coldplay song when he audition for the film, what The Beatles think of the film and how he prepared for the role with Yahoo Entertainment's Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar). #YesterdayMovie
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[@buddyneher9359]

Himesh Patel's performance in this movie was absolutely stellar. Hope the Beatles magic propels his career into the stratosphere :-)

[@The63chicky]

Ditto to that!! Goosebumps....

[@musicmakerLK]

I love this movie!!!!

[@Aikidoman06]

I grew up with the Beatles and I love this movie. I've added Himesh's version of 'I want to hold your hand' on my play list. For me, what's saying something. .

[@CB-xr1eg]

I heard Eastenders want him back, like...yesterday!👍

[@janetmcabee]

Clive Bindley, Easrenders is so...Yesterday

[@shimmeringreflection]

Showing "Something" in the trailer and then taking it out of the final cut was a grievous error of judgement on the editor's part. Who else was looking forward to seeing it in the movie only to come away feeling short changed?

[@templejester]

@shimmeringreflection, I waited even until the credits were over thinking they’d pull a “Ferris Bueller” and sneak it in at the very end. Disappointing...

[@AmitZinmanVideo]

@@templejester I am still waiting to rewatch it

[@hoborock007]

It better be in the Director's Cut

[@andimuhnurichsan1633]

I hope it shows up in extended version, so dissappointed

[@walrusgumboot]

shimmeringreflection it’s in the deleted scenes, and it makes sense that they cut it IMO due to Jack flirting with the other guest on the show (who he was singing something to). But then they shouldn’t really put it in the trailer

[@MrAllad]

Himesh was the best choice for this movie.

[@andreicmello]

interesting take, since he was the one cast

[@rxw5520]

Taron Egerton is far more talented.

[@lowellmccormick6991]

"Hey dude" was one of the best movie lines ever. I'm not an Ed Sheehan fan and couldn't pick his music from a lineup, but I love the guy in this movie. Anyone that is "important" and makes fun of themselves gets my applause. Good job Ed.

[@hobbygamer6220]

everyone is important

[@lowellmccormick6991]

@@hobbygamer6220 I agree. That's why I put the word important in quotes to indicate psuedoimportant.

[@florenciabalori3625]

Kula Shaker wrote a song in the 90's called Hey Dude, I was shocked that in the movie they pretended it to be an original idea. Hated this movie in every way.

[@8LiterallyJustTheNumber8]

@@florenciabalori3625 as if the 90s were the first time anyone thought to change the lyric to dude 🙄

[@leob4403]

@@florenciabalori3625 I really hope you realize you are nitpicking on absolutely stupid irrelevant things right now

[@hughjanus900]

I’d buy his version of the songs

[@davelanger]

You can ;)

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

@@davelanger The soundtrack is fantastic! Himesh Patel's take on the songs is wonderful!

[@low--key]

But he already uploaded all the songs on the internet.

[@manshenoy]

Spotify has the entire soundtrack

[@janetmcabee]

MannyManMan, they are on iTunes.

[@LIBREPUB]

The casting of a relatively unknown Himesh Patel was absolutely brilliant. I mean, I had never heard of him. His performance from start to finish had my full attention. Along with the rest of cast. Such a great movie. Danny Boyle is a genius. Trainspotting for life ✌️

[@simleemonalee]

This film was beautifully made….. I would buy an album with Himesh singing……very good …..emotive and endearing voice ❤️🙏🏻

[@scottwood33139]

I was never a fan of the Beatles music til i watched these videos of him singing the songs.

[@TheTeddingtonBoy]

Has risen to one of my top 10 films and never expected it to tbh. Brilliant acting (and casting) tight script-need to see more of him.

[@aayammusic4584]

Hands down to this man I never listen to beatles I never give them chance but after listening to this man in movie I fell in love with beatles now love every song of them lots of love❤❤❤

[@anderjpoo]

Life is richer if it contains the Beatles.

[@hobbygamer6220]

unbelievable 😑

[@kipptt]

ah yes my favorite marvel story line. the one where the avengers bring back the beatles so they can fight thanos

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

it was never about fighting thanos. it was about the music, and all the lonely people.

[@Unknown-cu3vk]

Lol..This interview is like a cut scene from the movie itself..

[@Kakothree]

He’s quiet af

[@scoop0122]

Absolutely wonderful performance Himesh Patel

[@xijunwang4662]

We Never Change is one of my favourite songs by Coldplay! Himesh Patel made a very wise choice.

[@johnkyllonen2223]

What a great film! Well done Mr Patel, well done

[@reneeowenby3689]

I tear up more to the Beatles then any other sound they captured the hearts of many and brought so many people together not only for rock but for love to all mankind

[@ilariawarren7276]

OMG the Let It Be scene is hilarious. 'What's it called?' 'Leave it be'

[@hiddensurfer]

I bought this movie. I've never even watched a movie twice before. Absolutely its because of his talent

[@althealligator1467]

Not even like Harry Potter or Star Wars or Jurassic Park or something?

[@janetmcabee]

wild heart, I went to see it & STILL bought the online version. I’ve lost count of the number of times I have watched it, I have to get my Himesh/Jack fix on a daily basis anymore. ❤️🥰❤️

[@hiddensurfer]

@@janetmcabee speaking words of wisdom

[@jjs777fzr]

Same

[@RustyViewer]

@@althealligator1467 Who's Harry Potter?

[@sjk7467]

Kinda funny. In the movie the Beatles made his career and in real life the Beatles sort of made his career.

[@hobbygamer6220]

very good observation

[@eddiekirby5880]

Just watched Yesterday with Himesh Patel for the 3rd time. Great choice with Himesh playing this part. Even better is it's still possible to make a successful Beatles movie and this is very much in the same theme as the originals.

[@tombystander]

Dude absolutely crushed this movie.

[@peggyannemeilim2854]

what a gem.. amazing amazing actor

[@akwilson1676]

Love We Never Change too. Brilliant track.

[@wonderwoman5528]

He has wonderful eyes, so deep and complex

[@billberry557]

Yes I was disappointed that "Something" was not in the final cut of the film. I also have wondered about the performance of "Help" it was more of a screaming match than a version of the actual song. However I have also thought that perhaps it was performed the way it was because the character was breaking down and maybe he was actually crying for HELP. Regardless I very much enjoyed the film and have watched it several times and two of those times when it was released in the theaters.

[@malefitz6886]

I felt pretty much the same as you. Especially with the charakter breakdown during the Help song.

[@raysoutsideplace]

I believe this would coincide with the reality that the Beatles were feeling at the time they released Help. The Stardom had begun to overwhelm the opportunity for artistic expression. It was no longer what it was when it started. Great element which I think was very intentional in the movie.

[@allenfamily8445]

@@raysoutsideplace I believe John said as much, and it made for an amazing song.

[@renaxla8736]

It kinda played in the background when he confessed his love for el

[@yoonahkang7384]

Yes. That was the reason.

[@meescheveux]

I mean, it's not Coldplay. It's not fix you.

[@ChickenWings103]

It's not bloody FIX YOU, Carol

[@sujalgautam9761]

Coldplay is trash

[@sujalgautam9761]

@Phi Vai dude tell me one good coldplay classic

[@sujalgautam9761]

@Phi Vai all trash bro

[@sujalgautam9761]

@Phi Vai i was just playing with you bro i am a big time coldplay fan

[@thepepperlanders]

Saw it in the theater and it was a fun movie. I'll watch it again

[@aayammusic4584]

I saved all his covers from the movie in my Spotify playlist ☺☺ all are great covers

[@by_Jamie]

ye i know its sad that they cut out "something" from the film, but srsly i really enjoyed this film. one of my favorites.

[@NothingGotYou]

We never change was the first coldplay guitar song ive learned Incredible!

[@pilotmom9755]

Just saw this movie,,,,, excellent

[@bhoqeem1975]

I love this film.

[@johndarwingarcia1854]

I really like his versions of songs

[@pepe_s1lvia]

Even his singing reminded me of the Beatles, just had that 1960s flavour to it

[@ShefortheStre]

"Jack's new song Let him be" I cried 😭😂

[@openureyes]

Top class film top class actors

[@jackiebrown7229]

Well hasn't Tamwar turned into a right handsome man. Really enjoyed this film and his singing was fab! 😀

[@roberttimlin2295]

Great movie

[@hawkinsdj99]

I loved this movie

[@jessicamoreno7135]

I like this chap.

[@ulfibonkers3205]

Love the film

[@ronnieriveros6067]

great movie..

[@martinraxyz]

Great film!!!!!

[@fatfox5030]

I’d buy his songs

[@janetmcabee]

Chubbs, I did & they are excellent.

[@marytornetta161]

I LOVE this movie, but I wish this scene had been included. It really gives a little more depth to Ellie's character and that only strengthens the storyline.

[@breanchu]

01:03

[@taxolson192]

we never change do we?

[@sammytimgaming2947]

This happened to me maybe with nicknamed “the most mysterious song on the internet” maybe we can make a mother movie about songs like these

[@totallypointlessvideos3832]

Himesh is a pretty good singer.

[@nemosmith4835]

This was a fantastic movie, but the John Lennon scene never fails to tear my heart out

[@ungmd21]

Himesh has a beautiful fantastic voice and does the Beatles songs the proper performance they deserve. The only thing lacking were the incredible harmonies the Beatles (John, Paul and George) had in the songs which were not recreated in the film. One example was SHE LOVES YOU with those great harmonies on the "YEAHS" and the "WOOS" Himesh only sings one part. Perhaps they could have overdubbed him doing all the parts

[@leob4403]

Or his brothers Sanjay and Kumar should have been in the band. Honestly yesterday and some of the others work well solo, but back in the ussr without a band? Come on now

[@sergepasquier6727]

Somebody knows what is the name of the song in the background starting at 2:07 ?

[@benjiebarker]

It was the hadron collider 😊

[@BN1960]

Dude, smile - it's a good thing to smile

[@Xianpaul0523]

Let him be

[@penmuni3833]

3:46 Oh Lily-you make me fall in love with you- James. Oh Lily.

[@Tardisius]

Cutting 'Something' out was a 'Bad ERROR' in judgement.....WHO could possibly have done that? =)

[@levinobletter6297]

Toller Schauspieler, gibt's ihn auch in glücklich?

[@alexcantu3539]

I wish something would of been in the movie

[@angelol.5097]

Russell Brand looks incredibly tan here

[@metalliholic]

Glad im not the only one who thought he looks like Russell Brand. Same eye movements and facial expressions.

[@ImGman90]

awkward moment when they showed the web browser scene and it was google instead of yahoo😳

[@TitoTimTravels]

I did not know yahoo was even still around... but they seem to have a YT channel still ha ha 😎

[@amrittubid379]

I am seriously disappointed the Something scene did not make into the movie, it was a beautiful scene. The song itself is a good enough reason, its Frank Sinatra's favorite love song. i mean how could they??

[@leob4403]

Accept it and move on in life

[@florastolzenburg9640]

I would’ve died of happiness if Chris Martin had been in this movie, Coldplay is my favoriteee, but he didn’t want to be cause he wanted to spend time with his family, oh well😢

[@clubredken13]

Yes love I'm listening to Jack's new song 'Leave him be'. Jack: No 'Let it Be'! Oh, Let him be. Jack: No it's 'Let it Be'. And you will be the first to hear it! Please Dad just listen for a moment. Oh... here's the company. Sorry Jack.

[@mostguitarswins]

Thanos! 😂 Just watched "Yesterday" again; Danny Boyle's love letter to the 60s generation 👏👏👏👏

[@lone982]

Asking for cold play songs in the audition makes sense. I always thought they were trying to sound like the beetles.

[@loganbroughton3808]

logan roughton here

[@user-tw4dq5ze5j]

Wait,...Thanos, hates the Beatles!?!

[@bagman817]

Half the population must die, in Thanos' view. Job done with the Beatles.

[@kikidee3204]

Have I gone wrong or did someone bring back unknown Beatle songs from another dimension and they released them on a CD help lol

[@GameyRaccoon]

Everyday Chemistry?

[@trappedatdisneyagain155]

How do you not ask him his favorite Beatles song

[@mbrant4973]

@Gemma I can, but they are like a revolving door, changing all the time. Currently, Get Back. This song always brings to mind the rooftop concert.

[@TheGconrad]

Who else was up for his part?

[@CVerse]

Well I’ll be damned, if Chris Martin actually kept the role instead of Ed Sheeran, this would’ve been a very different movie

[@htoomyat9208]

He is just like Freddie Mercury.Teeth!

[@andyrondeau5364]

Very disappointed your link to "More with Himesh Patel" was just a repeat of this video and a short article. I thought it would be the ENTIRE interview, dammit.

[@MaddDoggie]

Ed Sheehan was great!

[@gerardweatherby1053]

I didn't know Ana de Armas was in this movie.

[@amyclarke41]

y h 19 😁

[@jayluck8047]

The recording technology at the time is what disinterested me in the Beatles. Much like Black Sabbath, I can't stand the originals and wish they could be remastered, better. I believe the song should transcend the artist. That's why I like these versions of the Beatles work - along with the soundtrack to Backbeat - better. It goes that way with a lot of covers. Example: Everyone I know says Chuck Berry' - Jonny B. Goode could never be improved on after the Marty McFly and the Starlighters performance back in 1955. Can you say different?

[@jessicamoreno7135]

Remasters exist now? I know this because i was updating spotify playlists recently. Obviously mastering engineers can only work with what they have. What do want them to do? Brick wall limit all The Beatles tracks? There still needs to be dynamics in the tracks after remastering.

[@ahitchcox]

So that means you are not interested in any music that was recorded on analog equipment? So you're "disinterested" in the Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Kinks, Sinatra, and other greats?

[@mjkrbjcw]

I wonder if Ed Shearan knew he was playing the role as the best song writer on earth & he was 2nd choice 🤯

[@VasuJaganath]

Is he wearing sweatpants?

[@trafal1919]

If chris martin play that role this will be more awesome.

[@anonb4632]

When he found out that no one had heard of Oasis, I thought that was no great loss.

[@hobbygamer6220]

I disagree

[@easyeagle3730]

Trailers that have scenes that are not in the movies are committing fraud!

[@grantfergo5055]

I prefer to think that Marty Mcfly and Doc Brown were up to their usual shenanigans and that’s how the world lost the Beatles, coke, cigarettes and Harry Potter.

[@GameyRaccoon]

Maybe his playing "johnny b goode" did it

[@anuraagjamesjacob6266]

To think Chris Martin would've been part of the movie instead than Ed Sheeran gave me so many possibilities of an alternate reality and it makes me sad🙊

[@h-nmmmmm5376]

Was that thanos Me:piss off

[@shirleyscrooby805]

Why so serious in this interview..?

[@shaystern2453]

gosh what stoopid questions

[@rexplay8303]

everybody wants to rule the world

[@valco7981]

It was definetely Thanos!

[@jeangowcharan7456]

valco theory is half a world people was to die so the other half can live bud from nyc

[@acegaming3230]

Theres something about an actor that doesn't dress like hes the richest man in the world. Shows that he does movies for the love of doin movies & not the money & fame.

[@getrealdave9975]

Hamish try and smile when discussing your work oh my god!!!!!

[@chusoidekitsune8916]

count dankula

[@gametoppler]

Richard Curtis looks like Bill Clinton.

[@anonb4632]

Not really...

[@azlanabdul3341]

Kinda disappointed actually, couldn't watch it on KZbin.just watching trailer... Good movie...

[@SunnyHomeVideos]

Would've been more interesting with Chris Martin as their band is closer to The Beatles.

[@tracycapilot2002]

"Was it Thanos?" Oh, brother. Sorry, I mean, who's "Thanos"?? (thanks to Iron Man anyway!) oops --- shhh, spoiler!!!

[@Gouthamedara]

Really? I havent watched that and know it anyway.

[@reneemoe9925]

tik tok

[@stevemorse108]

He overplayed his role and his facial expression look parodic.

[@markmark5269]

Very disappointed how this movie got lost and confusing as it went on after a great start, it could have been so much better. I didn't mind Patel, but think there might have been better choices. Ed Sheehan surprised me with his natural and excellent acting ability.