Forthcoming Weird Al Yankovic Biopic film on Roku starring.... Daniel Radcliffe?!

[thewayne]

Oh wow. I remember Al on Doctor Demento back in the '70s (yes, I am a fossil) and his early records. I saw Weird Al live once in Mesa in the '80s, can't remember what album was current at the time, not that it matters. But I will say this: I think this will be a wild ride! I may actually subscribe to Roku for a month to watch this when it comes out!

To quote Weird Al from the article:
“When my last movie UHF came out in 1989, I made a solemn vow to my fans that I would release a major motion picture every 33 years, like clockwork. I’m very happy to say we’re on schedule,” Yankovic added in a statement. “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.”

This is a trailer embedded in the article. I have no idea whether to take it seriously.

Watch on YouTube

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daniel-radcliffe-weird-al-yankovic-biopic-1286492

Comments

[elayna]

I still can't decide if it's just an elaborate and early April Fools joke!

The trailer didn't have Daniel as Al, though Mary Steenburgen and Gary Cole as his parents, wow! So I'm confused but amused.

[thewayne]

The trailer was a lot of fun, I felt it had a Doors vibe to it. I would think Rolling Stone would be serious about it being real. I guess we shall see!

[silveradept]

I would certainly like to see a serious film about such a funny person. And I think Daniel Radcliffe has the necessary range to get it done. We'll see how that goes.