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'Billy & Me' Biopic Faces Backlash from Billy Joel

'Billy & Me' Biopic Faces Backlash from Billy Joel
  • 21 May 2026 10:16 PM
Billy Joel has publicly criticized the creation of "Billy & Me," a biopic depicting his early career. The legendary artist has clarified that the filmmakers do not have his life rights or music catalog, raising legal concerns about the project's authenticity. Directed by John Ottman and written by Adam Ripp, the film focuses on Joel's journey before his breakthrough album "Piano Man." The narrative is told through the eyes of Irwin Mazur, Joel's first manager. Despite claims of authenticity, the film lacks Joel's personal and professional endorsement. Production is set to take place in Winnipeg and New York, with casting underway. Jon Small, a long-time friend and collaborator of Joel, is involved as a consultant. He aims to ensure the depiction of Joel's early bands, The Hassles and Attila, is accurate, despite Joel's own criticism of that period as "psychedelic ***." The film explores complex personal themes, including Joel's first marriage to Elizabeth Weber and his battles with depression. While the filmmakers emphasize the film's emotional depth, Joel's lack of consent highlights ethical and legal issues surrounding the biopic. "Billy & Me" contrasts with the HBO documentary "And So It Goes," which had Joel's cooperation. The biopic's attempt to tell Joel's story without his input raises questions about its credibility, even as it promises a touching portrayal of his early career.
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