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Brogan-Leigh Hurst

Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe unrecognisable in first look at Weird Al Yankovic biopic

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe looked unrecognisable as he transformed into character Weird Al Yankovic for an upcoming movie.

The actor really looked the part for the forthcoming Roku Original, Weird: The Weird Al Yankovic Story as he was spotted wearing the comedian's moustache and a curly haired wig to complete the look.

Daniel, 32, wore a printed blue shirt, checkerboard Vans and oversized glasses as he was papped shooting scenes for the film.

He was actually standing next to the real Weird Al in the photos and it's likely he was asking for some advice to help him for the biopic.

Daniel Radcliffe looked totally unrecognisable as Weird Al (BACKGRID)
The actor transformed into his character (BACKGRID)

It comes after Daniel's investment portfolio soared by a whopping £10million last year.

His worth soared to £89.2million over the past 12 months after he injected his money into art, rare books, stocks and property.

Accounts filed in December by Gilmore Jacobs Ltd - which Daniel owns half of - show it has £3.1m in property and another £10.3m of cash reserves.

The actor, who first shot to global fame when he was just 12-years-old, previously admitted that he roped in the help of financial advisers because they 'understand finances a lot more' than he does.

Daniel told Forbes finance magazine: "I was obviously very fortunate financially from very, very early on.

He looked different in the biopic (BACKGRID)
Weird Al was also on set (BACKGRID)

"When you’re young you’re obviously not going to be handling it then, it would be something that would just overwhelm.”

The British star -who has a keen eye for investment - is a huge fan of authors including Ernest Hemingway and Salman Rushdie and likes to buy first-editions.

He has also bought into works by artists including Damien Hirst and Craigie Aitchison.

Daniel runs everything with the help of team which includes his beloved parents, Marcia and Alan.

The actor, who first shot to fame in 2001, recently reunited with Harry Potter co-stars including Emma Watson and Rupert Grint for a Sky TV special which is set to air on New Year’s Day.

Daniel Radcliffe (BACKGRID)

The reunion is filmed in the Warner Bros’ studio in Leavesden, Herts, and during the special, Daniel opens up about his specific love interest while filming the franchise.

Daniel admitted that he had a huge crush on Helena Bonham Carter, 55, who played Bellatrix Lestrange, while filming.

The Sun recently revealed that Daniel wrote a letter to his crush that said: "Dear HBC, it was a pleasure being your co-star and coaster in the fact I always ended up holding your coffee. I do love you and I wish I’d just been born ten years earlier so I might’ve been in with a chance."

It's not been revealed what happened after the actress received the letter from her co-star but it seems the pair are still friends to this day.

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