Billy Joel Not Involved in ‘Piano Man’ Biopic, Won’t Feature His Music (2022)
New Billy Joel Biopic Is Missing One Thing: Support From Billy Joel
The film is based on the life rights of Irwin Marzur, who discovered Joel
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Billy Joel Not Involved in ‘Piano Man’ Biopic, Won’t Feature His Music
March 11, 2022
By Samantha Ibrahim
Billy Joel’s life and prolific career may be getting the biopic treatment, but the musician won’t be involved in any capacity.
The upcoming “Piano Man” is in development at Michael Jai White’s Jaigantic Studios with Adam Ripp attached to write and direct the feature film, Variety reported.
The movie will dive into the “Uptown Girl” singer’s early life, his discovery by The Hassles’ band manager Irwin Mazur and his working relationship with Clive Davis.
“Billy Joel is not involved with this film project. No rights in music, name/likeness or life story will be granted,” a rep for the 72-year-old confirmed to The Post.
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