Weird Al Biopic: Who is in the cast?
ALFRED "Weird Al" Yankovic once vowed to his fans he would make a movie every 33 years.
On January 18, 2022, the satirical musician announced he is working on his latest film, a biopic of his own life.
Weird Al Biopic: Who is in the cast?
Yankovic said in a statement: "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."
His latest flick is set to tell the story of his life.
Production for the film began in February 2022. Here's who is in the cast...
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Daniel Radcliffe
Weird Al is played by Daniel Radcliffe, who is known for his role as Harry Potter.
Yankovic said: "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."
After coming to prominence as a child star playing wizard Potter, Radcliffe has appeared in movies The Woman In Black, Victor Frankenstein and Now You See Me 2.
The Brit actor's TV work includes A Young Doctor's Notebook & Other Stories and Miracle Workers.
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Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson will play radio legend and Weird Al supporter Dr Demento.
Rainn is most famous for portraying Dwight Schrute in The Office.
His film work includes Uncanny (2015) Army of One (2016) and Permanent (2017).
He's also appeared in the TV series Mom, Utopia and Dark Winds.
Evan Rachel Wood
Evan Rachel Wood stars as Madonna.
Evan has played Dolores Abernathy in Westworld since 2016.
The American actress, model, and singer came to prominence as a teen playing 14-year-old concert violinist Emily Lindstrom in Little Secrets in 2001.
She went on to feature in TV series True Blood and Doll & Em.
Her film catalogue includes Thirteen and Whatever Works.
James Preston Rogers
James Preston Rogers features in the Weird Al Yankovic film as Hulk Hogan.
The Canadian is a professional wrestler and actor.
He's appeared in movies The Masked Saint and Pixels.
Julianne Nicholson
Mare Of Easttown's Julianne Nicholson joins the cast as Weird Al's mum Mary Yankovic.
The Emmy winner played Diane Rawlinson in 2021 movie I, Tonya, and Glory Maitland in TV series Outlander in 2020.
Other cast includes:
- Toby Huss as Nick Yankovic
- David Bloom as Teen Al
- Jimmy Walker Jr as Floor Manager
- Paloma Esparza Rabinov as Hipster Teen
- William Guirola as Sicario
- Andrew Steven Hernandez as Robbie
- Brennon Peters as Biker
Directed by Eric Appel and co-produced by Funny or Die and Tango, Weird: The “Weird Al” Yankovic Story is set to exclusively premiere on the Roku Channel.
Who is Weird Al?
Born on October 23, 1959, Weird Al Yankovic is a native of California.
At the age of seven, Yankovic began to play the accordion.
After graduating from Lynwood High School, Yankovic earned his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from California Polytechnic State University.
His first comedy song aired in 1976, and since then Yankovic has gone on to sell over 12million albums.
Throughout his career, he's earned five Grammy Awards with 16 nominations.
Yankovic is known for his spoof songs and satirical skits and has released a multitude of albums including:
- "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983)
- "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
- Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
- Polka Party! (1986)
- Even Worse (1988)
- UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989)
- Off the Deep End (1992)
- Alapalooza (1993)
- Bad Hair Day (1996)
- Running with Scissors (1999)
- Poodle Hat (2003)
- Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
- Alpocalypse (2011)
- Mandatory Fun (2014)
The 62-year-old is also popular across film and television.
What is Weird Al's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Weird Al Yankovic has an estimated net worth of around $20million.
Yankovic has also written two children's books: When I Grow Up (2011) and My New Teacher And Me! (2013).
Since the 1980s, Yankovic has gone on 15 tours.
He's set to head out again in 2022, for The Unfortunate Return Of The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour.
The tour is set to take place across North America from April until October.
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Is Weird Al married?
In 2001, Weird Al Yankovic, whose real name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic, married marketing executive for 20th Century Fox, Suzanne Krajewski.
Together, they share one daughter, Nina, born in 2003.
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