Billy Joel Bashes Unauthorized Biopic Focused on Early Years, Calls Attempts to Move Forward ‘Legally and Professionally Misguided’

Billy & Me is expected to focus on Joel's career before his breakthrough success.

Billy Joel performs onstage at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Billy Joel‘s legal team has lashed out at an upcoming attempt to chronicle the Piano Man’s early years. According to Variety, the film, Billy & Me, is in development with editor/director John Ottman (Michael) attached to direct the project that Joel has reportedly been fighting to halt for five years.

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Billy Joel Bashes Unauthorized Biopic Focused on Early Years, Calls Attempts to Move Forward ‘Legally and Professionally Misguided’

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