Billy Joel Blasts Unauthorized Biopic: “Legally and Professionally Misguided”
Billy Joel has publicly criticized an upcoming biopic about his early life, stating that it is unauthorized and misguided. The film, titled 'Billy & Me,' is directed by John Ottman and is based on the life rights of Joel's former manager and a close friend. Joel's representatives have confirmed that he has not authorized the project and does not support it in any capacity.
- ▪Billy Joel has called the upcoming biopic 'Billy & Me' both legally and professionally misguided.
- ▪The filmmakers have secured life rights from Joel's former manager and a close friend, but not from Joel himself.
- ▪Joel's representatives stated that he has not authorized or supported the project in any capacity.
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Billy Joel performs at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment A biopic chronicling the early life of legendary rockstar Billy Joel is in the works, though the piano man himself isn’t affiliated with the project, and he’s calling out the film as “both legally and professionally misguided.” John Ottman, who edited the recently released Michael, is directing Billy & Me, and Adam Ripp is writing the screenplay.
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