Weird Al

2022 - 5 - 4

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WATCH: Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in Biopic Teaser Trailer | Rock ... (Rock 95)

The film covers the last four decades of Weird Al's career and is being presented as an “untold true story” that covers his rise to fame and “torrid celebrity ...

Weird Al Biopic: When is the release date?... (The Sun)

THE TEASER trailer for Weird Al Biopic, starring Daniel Radcliffe, was released on May 3, 2022.The trailer holds nothing back as Radcliffe steps into.

Radcliffe said while hosting The View that working with Yankovic on the Weird Al biopic was a surreal experience, adding, "He's the nicest human, and he was on set every day which is a real pleasure." Radcliffe is stepping into the shoes and Hawaiian shirt of Al Yankovic and is a role that he says he's taking seriously. "Wearing the Hawaiian shirt is a huge responsibility that I don't take lightly," he told People, adding, "And I'm honored to finally share with the world the absolutely 100 percent unassailably true story of Weird Al's depraved and scandalous life." As a co-writer for the script, Yankovic said he is "absolutely thrilled" that Radcliffe will be portraying him in the film. However, according to Rolling Stone, Yankovic said in a statement in January 2022, "I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for." The new film, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story presents the untold true story of Al Yankovic's rise to fame.

Daniel Radcliffe becomes 'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Weird' trailer (Mangalorean.com)

Daniel Radcliffe becomes 'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Weird' trailer Los Angeles: Hollywood star Daniel Radcliffe channeled the frizzy-haired, mustachioed.

Known for his trademark aloha shirts, Yankovic has produced numerous hits, including ‘White & Nerdy’, ‘Another One Rides the Bus’ and ‘Smells Like Nirvana’. Yankovic co-wrote the film’s script with Eric Appel, who is also directing. Los Angeles: Hollywood star Daniel Radcliffe channeled the frizzy-haired, mustachioed persona of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in the new teaser trailer for the Roku original film about the parody artist.

White and nerdy: Daniel Radcliffe appears in first trailer for “Weird Al ... (Evening Standard)

The Harry Potter actor will be taking on the role of comedy singer Yankovic.

Now Daniel Radcliffe is taking on arguably the strangest role of his career: that of “Weird Al” Yankovic in the biopic of his life. The trailer itself opens to crowds of screaming fans, promising “the untold story” of Weird Al, before cutting to shots of Radcliffe as the titular character, on stage and filming several of his iconic online internet skits. White and nerdy: Daniel Radcliffe appears in first trailer for “Weird Al” Yankovic mockumentary

Daniel Radcliffe takes the stage as 'Weird Al' Yankovic in new trailer ... (UPI.com)

Daniel Radcliffe performs in front of cheering fans as "Weird Al" Yankovic in the new trailer for Roku's "Weird: The Weird Al Yankovic Story."

Co-stars include Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna, Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento, Julianne Nicholson as "Weird Al" Yankovic's mother Mary Yankovic and Toby Huss as his father Nick Yankovic. Radcliffe dons curly hair, glasses and a mustache as he takes the stage to perform Yankovic's "Like a Surgeon," a parody of Madonna's "Like a Virgin" in the clip. May 4 (UPI) -- Daniel Radcliffe performs in front of cheering fans as "Weird Al" Yankovic in the new trailer for Roku's Weird: The Weird Al Yankovic Story.

Weird Al Yankovic movie's cast vs. the real people they play (INSIDER)

The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic and Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna. Rainn Wilson, Toby Huss, and Julianne Nicholson also star.

In a statement at the time, Al asked people to buy carbon monoxide detectors for their own homes and those of their loved ones. "The secret's out!" "I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for." "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" will be released on The Roku Channel this fall. "I am having WAY TOO MUCH FUN playing the iconic Madonna in @therokuchannel's WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story with Daniel Radcliffe." - The Roku Channel is producing a Weird Al Yankovic biopic called "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story."

Daniel Radcliffe debuts as Weird Al Yankovic in teaser (RTE.ie)

Daniel Radcliffe is "full of surprises" as he appears for the first time in a new teaser trailer for an upcoming biopic about the life of US comedian Weird ...

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Height comparison between Weird Al and Daniel Radcliffe explored (HITC)

As Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as Al Yankovic, the satirical musician known for his tallness, people are curious to know of their height difference.

Take a chance and cast a new face. One user wrote: “Why is Daniel Radcliffe playing Weird Al? They’re seven inches apart in height and look nothing alike. Daniel Radcliffe is starring as Al Tankovic, better known as Weird Al, in his latest movie, a biopic of the satirical singer/songwriter that will share the story of his unlikely rise to fame.

Harry Potter Fans Stunned By Daniel Radcliffe's Physical ... (LADbible)

The Harry Potter actor has really divided people with his portrayal of the musician.

Daniel Radcliffe as a buff Weird Al – what's not to love?" It looks like a fake biopic." One asked: "Am I the only one who thinks that Daniel Radcliffe being cast as Weird Al is bizarre? While another asked: "Why is nobody talking about how buff Daniel Radcliffe is in the new Weird Al film???" Another commented: "I never knew I needed Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in my life until just now." Sharing their amazement, one fan wrote: "Daniel Radcliffe as ripped Weird Al is my favourite Daniel Radcliffe."