Billy Joel has denounced the upcoming biopic Billy & Me, directed by John Ottman, labeling it as both legally and professionally misguided.
Billy Joel's life rights are not with the makers of the upcoming biopic
May 20, 2026
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What's the storyBilly Joel, the legendary singer-songwriter, has publicly slammed the upcoming biopic Billy & Me.
The film will chronicle his early career through the eyes of Irwin Mazur, his first manager.
Billy Joel slams unauthorized biopic as ‘legally and professionally misguided’
Billy Joel condemns upcoming biopic about his early life as ‘legally and professionally misguided’
Billy Joel Denounces Upcoming Biopic, Calls Film 'Legally and Professionally Misguided'
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‘Billy & Me’ will follow the inception of Joel’s career through the eyes of his former manager, Irwin Mazur
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Billy Joel has slammed a new film about his life as 'professionally misguided' in a scathing statement.
