It’s taken nearly a decade, but Funny Or Die’s parody trailer WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story is becoming a full-length film. Released to YouTube in 2013, the original video features Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul as an alternate version of “Weird Al” Yankovic living the lifestyle of a sleazy rock star. Harry Potter‘s Daniel Radcliffe is set to take on the role in the full movie.
“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. 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,” Yankovic said of the new film, per TheWrap.
“I am excited that my first project as the owner of Funny Or Die Studios is to help bring the story of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic to the screen,” adds Henry Muñoz III, Funny Or Die Chairman and executive producer. “‘Weird Al’ is a comic genius and his impact on pop culture, his mastery of the music video, his award-winning music and his incredible life are a perfect fit for the talented producers at FOD. We are honored to partner with Roku, Tango and our director Eric Appel on this important movie. WEIRD has brought together a weird and wonderful team of creative people, to tell the story of a man who has made people laugh and sing across the world.”
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Synopsis: The biopic holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. ‘WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story’ takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Yankovic wrote the film with director Eric Appel. To get a better idea of what the movie will be like, check out the original parody trailer below.
