John Lennon Biopic Chronicles Beatle's Early Years

JOHN LENNON's early years are to be explored in a new biopic.

Casting for a teenage Lennon has begun in Britain and the film, which will chronicle the Beatle's life before fame, will be shot in his native Liverpool, England.

The film will also focus on how Lennon met songwriting partner Paul McCartney and fellow bandmate George Harrison, according to trade paper The Hollywood Reporter.