Billy Joel two-part HBO documentary to premiere this summer time
A brand new, two-part documentary about Billy Joel will premiere on HBO this summer time.
Titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the brand new doc is directed by Susan Lacy – who created PBS’ American Masters collection and has beforehand helmed HBO docs reminiscent of docs Jane Fonda in 5 Acts, and Spielberg – and Jessica Levin, who produced these tasks in addition to The Janes.
Per the longline, the upcoming doc will study the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and private struggles that gas his songwriting. It consists of entry to never-before-seen performances, house films, and private images, together with one-on-one interviews.
Lacy mentioned of the challenge (by way of Deadline): “For individuals who assume they know Joel’s story, in addition to those that usually are not as acquainted, I imagine this two-part movie is each a revelation and a shock. I used to be drawn to his story as somebody who knew little on the outset, and was astounded at how autobiographical his songs are and the way complicated his story is. We’re gratified that Invoice trusted us together with his story, which we now have informed as actually as attainable, diving into territory which has not been explored earlier than.”
The doc announcement comes after Joel just lately revealed that he was suspending months of touring as a consequence of a medical situation.
In different HBO information, Nick Frost is reportedly set to play Hagrid within the new Harry Potter TV collection.
Deadline reported that the British actor, well-known for his work with Simon Pegg in The Cornetto Trilogy, is “nearing a deal” to play the Hogwarts groundskeeper. Within the hit movies, the character was performed by the late Robbie Coltrane.
Primarily based on the favored novels, the brand new Harry Potter collection is believed to start filming this yr. John Lithgow has confirmed he’s enjoying Professor Dumbledore whereas Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are additionally reported to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.