Singer-songwriter has ‘not authorised or supported’ Billy & Me, which will be based on the story of his first manager Irwin Mazur

A biopic on Billy Joel's early years titled 'Billy and Me,' told from the viewpoint of his early manager, is on the way from director John Ottman.

A biopic chronicling the early years of Billy Joel is in development. However, a rep for the Piano Man said that Joel has not authorized the project.

Joel said the project, which is being directed by 'Michael' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' editor John Ottman, doesn't have his music or life rights.

Singer-songwriter has ‘not authorised or supported’ Billy & Me, which will be based on the story of his first manager Irwin Mazur

Billy Joel heeft de biopic over zijn leven "op geen enkele manier goedgekeurd of gesteund", laat zijn woordvoerder weten kort na de bekendmaking dat de film Billy & Me in de maak…

Billy Joel has denounced the upcoming biopic Billy & Me, directed by John Ottman, labeling it as both legally and professionally misguided.

Billy Joel has slammed a new film about his life as 'professionally misguided' in a scathing statement.

‘Billy & Me’ will follow the inception of Joel’s career through the eyes of his former manager, Irwin Mazur

Billy Joel's legal team has bashed the unauthorized 'Billy & Me' biopic focused on singer's early years, calling it 'professionally misguided.'

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