Weird: The Al Yankovic Story: release date of movie, who is in cast with Daniel Radcliffe, and trailer

Roku Channel have released the new trailer for the upcoming Weird Al Yankovic biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe.

The movie, which is co-written, produced and directed by Yankovic is expected to tell the rags to riches story of how he became the world’s biggest parody singer.

Fans can expect to see his trademark Hawaiian shirt, accordion and curly hair, alongside his most popular songs including Like a Surgeon and Eat It.

Here’s everything you need to know about Weird: The Al Yankovic story and when it will be released.

Who is Weird Al Yankovic?

Al Yankovic is an American comedian, singer, musician and actor, who rose to fame as a parody artist.

Armed with his trusty accordion, his comical twists on chart classics sometimes became more popular than the original versions themselves.

Yankovic started his career in the late 1970s, releasing his first self-titled album in 1983.

It featured tracks including, Ricky, a parody of Toni Basil’s hit "Mickey", and broke the top 100 videos on MTV.

Yankovic would go on to make many more famous parodies including Eat It, Smells like Nirvana and Amish Paradise.

The five-time Grammy award winner lives in California and co-wrote the script for the movie.

He is currently taking part in a tour across North America which will see him play 100 concerts.

When is the release date?

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story will be released on Friday 4 November, 2022.

Yankovic took to Twitter to announce it tweeting, “Here we go...”

Is there a trailer?

Roku Channel released the official trailer on social media on 29 August.

Lasting for two and a half minutes, it has a parody feel that is fitting for the parody musician.

There are scenes from Al’s childhood with his parents expressing their worry about his polka obsession and with his friends, when he comes up with the idea for “My Bologna”.

The trailer also features Rachel Evan Wood as Madonna, who we see as leading Al astray and Al’s older music producer Dr Demento, played by Rainn Wilson.

You can watch it below.

Who stars in Weird Al movie?

Alongside Radcliffe, the biopic features an impressive lineup including Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld) as Madonna, Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) as Oprah Winfrey, Rainn Wilson (The Office) as promoter Dr. Demento and Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) and Toby Huss (Copshop) as Yankovic’s parents.

Here is the cast of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story:

What can we expect from Weird Al Yankovic movie?

One thing we can count on, is that the movie will definitely be weird.

The Roku Channel has shared its official trailer for the biopic in August.

According to Rolling Stone in a statement in January 2022, Yankovic said: “I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.”

The film will be Eric Appeal’s movie directing debut, with the veteren TV director known for shows including: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Silicon Valley, New Girl and Workaholics.

Speaking to NME, Roku’s head of original scripted programming Colin Davis said: “We were excited to shine a light on the incredibly true, unexaggerated story of ‘Weird Al’.”

What has Daniel Radcliffe said about being in the film?

Radcliffe will play the lead role of Al, famously donning his Hawaiian shirt, curly hair and accordion.

Speaking to People about playing Yankovic he said: “Wearing the Hawaiian shirt is a huge responsibility that I don’t take lightly.”

“I’m honoured to finally share with the world the absolutely 100 percent unassailable true story of Weird Al’s depraved and scandalous life.”

How will we be able to watch Weird: The Al Yankovic move?

The Weird Al Yankovic movie will be available to watch on the Roku Channel in the UK from Friday 4 November.

Roku is a streaming device which you plug into your TV to acces channels and popular music.

Prices start from £29.99 going up to £99.99 for the full set.

There’s no monthly fee for a Roku player, and you only pay for channels you want.