Billy Joel Biopic ‘Billy and Me’ in the Works From Director John Ottman (EXCLUSIVE)
A biopic titled 'Billy & Me' is in development, directed by John Ottman. The film will explore the early years of musician Billy Joel, focusing on his rise to fame through the perspective of his first manager, Irwin Mazur. Production is set to begin this fall in Winnipeg and New York, with the script written by Adam Ripp.
- ▪The film chronicles Billy Joel's formative years before he became famous.
- ▪Irwin Mazur, Joel's first manager, will provide the narrative perspective.
- ▪Production is scheduled to start this fall in Winnipeg and New York.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 9:23am PT Billy Joel Biopic ‘Billy and Me’ in the Works From Director John Ottman (EXCLUSIVE) By Jazz Tangcay Plus Icon Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor @jazzt Latest First 10 Minutes of ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Now Available on Fortnite 3 hours ago ‘Run Amok’ and Stanley Tucci’s ‘Big Night’ Among New Jersey’s Lighthouse Film Festival’s Line-Up – Film News in Brief 19 hours ago ‘Greyhound’ DP Shelly Johnson Elected President of American Society of Cinematographers 20 hours ago See All (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Editor and director John Ottman is set to direct “Billy & Me”, a feature film chronicling the formative years of Billy Joel.
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