‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is a musician and comedian known for countless parodies and is finally getting a biopic – check out everything we know so far
‘Weird Al’Yankovic, the most profitable musician and comedian of all time, in addition to being a five-time Grammy winner, will win a biopic. The film will be produced by Roku Channel.
Yankovic is known for his numerous parodies, including “Eat It” (“Beat It”in Michael Jackson), “Like a Surgeon” (“Like a Virgin”in Madonna) and “White & Nerdy” (“Ridin’“, in Chamillionaire) Mandatory Funhis 2014 comedy album was the first of its kind in history to debut at No. billboard.
The film does not have a release date for now, but some plot and production details have been revealed. Check out everything we know about Weird: The Al Yankovic Story yet:
What will be the story of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story ?
The production will detail the rise to fame and transformation of Alfred Matthew Yankovic in Weird Al, who came from a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin. The synopsis promises to “spare no detail” of the artist’s facets, which range from “torrid toxic romances to his notoriously depraved lifestyle”.
list of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
In addition to Daniel Radcliffe in the main role, the feature has names such as Rachel Evan Woodresponsible for giving life to Madonna and Quinta Brunson it will be Oprah Winfrey. The cast also includes Rainn Wilson (The Office) as the radio host. Dr. Dement and Julianne Nicholson and Toby Huss like the parents of Yankovic, Mary and Nick.
who is behind Weird: The Al Yankovic Story ?
The film is directed by Eric Appelknown for die hart (2016) and new girl (2011). In addition, the filmmaker co-wrote the script alongside his own Yankovic and with other film professionals such as Mike Farah, Joe Farrell. Whitney Hodack, Tim Headington, Lia Buman and Max Silva.
When will the premiere of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story ?
the launch of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story will be in the autumn of the Northern Hemisphere. In other words, the production should arrive on the big screen between September and November 2022. (It is worth remembering that the seasons are changed according to the hemisphere of the globe – therefore, in Brazil the release will be in winter, which takes place between June and September).
teaser of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
THE Roku Productions released the first teaser on May 3, 2022 through social media and YouTube. Check out the iconic video:
first images of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
The unrecognizable look of Daniel Radcliffe are the focus in the first images of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Check out the characterization of the characters:
Cameo reveal: @quintarunson joins Daniel Radcliffe in #WEIRDTheAlYankovicStory at @Oprah 🎥 @alyankovicpic.twitter.com/2kPsBrbYMO
— The Roku Channel (@TheRokuChannel) July 19, 2022
First look 🌟 Evan Rachel Wood is joining Daniel Radcliffe in #WEIRD: The @AlYankovic Story as the one and only Madonna! pic.twitter.com/dq9c1q0cDP
— The Roku Channel (@TheRokuChannel) March 2, 2022
Daniel Radcliffe is @alyankovic. Your first look at #WEIRD is here 🪗 pic.twitter.com/m9BBZndorA
— The Roku Channel (@TheRokuChannel) February 22, 2022
Source: Rollingstone

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