A rep for Joel told
, the singer"is not involved with this film project, and no rights in music, name/likeness or life story will be granted" to make the long-awaited film about Joel's early days. will be produced by Michael Jai White's Jaigantic Studio with Adam Ripp attached to write and direct.
The biopic will detail the early moments in Joel's career, including everything"from being discovered by Mazur – who managed the band The Hassles that Joel joined as a teenager – to his breakout performance in 1972 that captured the attention of Clive Davis."In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy.
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When did Billy Joel start looking like Uncle Fester?