Daniel Radcliffe to Play Weird Al Yankovic in Biopic

justjared.com:

Daniel Radcliffe is set to portray famed parody songwriter and singer “Weird Al” Yankovic in a new biopic from Roku.

The film’s description says it “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.” “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 said in a statement (via THR). “And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film.