Visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood will bring the story of John Lennon’s early years to the big screen.

Taylor-Wood has signed on to direct the biopic “Nowhere Boy,” which will focus on the Beatle’s childhood and the influence his mother and aunt had on his subsequent career.

As previously announced, the movie is being scripted by Matt Greenhalgh, the same screenwriter behind the 2007 Ian Curtis biopic “Control.”

Casting for the major roles is underway, according to producer Ecosse Films.

Taylor-Wood, who will be making her feature directorial debut, is known for her contemporary art in video, photography and film. Her debut short “Love You More” was nominated for the short-film Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

The artist-turned-director told ScreenDaily.com that “Nowhere Boy” was the film she had been looking to direct following her short.

“The story spoke to me on so many levels — both personal and artistic,” she said.

“The women in John’s early life truly shaped who he became and the strengths and weaknesses of their relationships are central to this film.”

The movie will begin shooting March 2009 in Lennon’s home city of Liverpool.






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