Airing at the end of this year on The Roku Channel, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story sees Daniel Radcliffe portray the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time. The feature-length comedy aims to explore every aspect of Yankovic’s life, from his beginning interest in the accordion to his torrid celebrity love affairs.
Al is shown to turn his dream into reality, becoming an instant success and sex symbol in the process. Evan Rachel Wood features as a young Madonna while Dr. Demento (played by Rainn Wilson) discovers and rechristens the soon-to-be star.
Key moments in his life are intentionally exaggerated for comedic effect, with the trailer showcasing the evident humour throughout. Led by the Harry Potter star, the story appears to aim to be suitably wacky and over-the-top, including his troubled personality and relationship with Madonna.
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The biopic was directed by Eric Appel, who is making his feature film directing debut after a long stint directing TV.
When is the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story film release date?
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story will be released on November 4, 2022. Before that, its world premiere is scheduled at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8.
How to watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story in the UK?
Weird: The Al Yankovic releases exclusively on The Roku Channel. After launching a free, ad-supported streaming channel in the US in 2017, the service then launched in the UK in 2020 with a different selection of films and TV shows.
The channel isn’t exclusive to Roku users, with NOW TV and Sky Q users also having access to their films, TV shows and documentaries. It is set to be the biggest original title for The Roku Channel since its launch.
Who is in the Weird: The Al Yankovic Story cast?
Alongside Radcliffe, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story boasts an impressive cast. Westworld’s Wood and The Office’s Wilson play Madonna and Dr. Demento respectively.
Julianne Nicholson, known for I, Tonya and Mare of Easttown, portrays Mary Yankovic and Spencer Treat Clark, whose previous credits include Gladiator, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Animal Kingdom, plays Steve Jay. Quinta Brunson and Toby Huss appear as Oprah Winfrey and Toby Huss.
Thomas Lennon, Will Forte, James Preston Rogers and Dot-Marie Jones have also been confirmed as part of the cast.
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