The official poster forWeird: The Al Yankovic Storyhas arrived. Coming to The Roku Channel in November, the bizarre biopic featureHarry PotteractorDaniel Radcliffein the role of the most famous song parodist of all time. The poster features Radcliffe as Yankovic with an accordion in hand as he descends upon Hollywood, ready to rock by poking fun at the most popular songs of the era.
Eric Appel directed the film and wrote the screenplay with “Weird Al” Yankovic. Funny Or Die and Tango produced the biopic, which is far from your typical movie about a famous musician. Yankovic produces with Funny Or Die’s Mike Farah, Joe Farrell, and Whitney Hodack alongside Tango’s Tim Headington, Lia Buman, and Max Silva. Appel, Funny Or Die’s Henry Muñoz III, and Tango’s Neil Shah executive produce.
This film intentionally presents a backstory for Yankovic that is drastically different from the well-mannered, non-partying parodist that the “Eat It” singer is in real life. you’re able to view the official synopsis, along with the new poster, forWeird: The Al Yankovic Storybelow.
Daniel Radcliffe is “Weird” Al Yankovic in the unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician of our time. From a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin, Al rebelled and made his dream of changing the words to world-renowned songs come true. An instant success and sex symbol, Al lives an excessive lifestyle and pursues an infamous romance that nearly destroys him. With Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, and an A-list cast of thousands their agents won’t let us reveal.
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Daniel Radcliffe Plays a Young Al Yankovic
The movie was first conceived as a parody trailer released by Funny Or Die on YouTube. That original version featuredBreaking Badstar Aaron Paul in the role of “Weird Al.” When the film was announced at Roku, Yankovic commented on the casting and joked that this will become the role Daniel Radcliffe is best known for.
“When my last movieUHFcame out in 1989, I made a solemn vow to my fans that I would release a major motion picture every 33 years, like clockwork," Yankovic said. “I’m very happy to say we’re on schedule. And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.”
EP Henry Muñoz III added: “I am excited that my first project as the owner of Funny Or Die Studios is to help bring the story of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic to the screen. ‘Weird Al’ is a comic genius and his impact on pop culture, his mastery of the music video, his award-winning music and his incredible life are a perfect fit for the talented producers at FOD. We are honored to partner with Roku, Tango, and our director Eric Appel on this important movie.Weirdhas brought together a weird and wonderful team of creative people, to tell the story of a man who has made people laugh and sing across the world.”
Weird: The Al Yankovic Storywill stream for free starting on Jun 06, 2025, onThe Roku Channel.
