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Post by lennonlegend on Aug 30, 2008 5:07:53 GMT 1
LONDON -- The story of John Lennon is headed for the big screen with "Nowhere Boy," a biopic that will be directed by visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood.
Produced by U.K. shingle Ecosse Films, the script from "Control" screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh will focus on the Beatle's childhood and subsequent journey to icon status. Filming is set to take place on location in Lennon's hometown of Liverpool.
Greenhalgh's script details the story of Lennon as a lonely teenager growing up as his aunt and the mother who gave him up fight for his love. His only escape is music, art and his fateful friendship with Paul McCartney.
Casting for the major roles "is under way," the backers said of the project that is being co-developed with the U.K. Film Council.
Sales and finance house HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales and will be trying to get sellers to tune in at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.
"The women in John's early life truly shaped who he became," Taylor-Wood said, "and the strengths and weaknesses of their relationships are central to this film."
Ecosse and HanWay also worked together on "Becoming Jane" and "Brideshead Revisited." ______________________________ Sounds very exciting to me!
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Post by onolennon on Aug 30, 2008 20:28:35 GMT 1
Indeed. I love the fact that they're focusing on John's relationship with his mum and aunt, something that definitely shaped his personality.
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Post by taylor on Sept 1, 2008 5:49:55 GMT 1
I wonder who they'll get to play John Lennon.
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Post by onolennon on Sept 2, 2008 14:36:09 GMT 1
Probably a John Doe, hence the urge to find an actor that represents the entire world. Do you get what I mean?
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Post by nowheregirl on Sept 2, 2008 20:54:56 GMT 1
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