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Daniel Radcliffe is “Weird” Al Yankovic in the unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician of our time. From a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin, Al rebelled and made his dream of changing the words to world-renowned songs come true. An instant success and sex symbol, Al lives an excessive lifestyle and pursues an infamous romance that nearly destroys him.
Original Release
11/04/2022
US Release
11/04/2022
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diedrich Bader | Grizzled Narrator |
| Daniel Radcliffe | 'Weird Al' Yankovic / Weird Al |
| Lin-Manuel Miranda | Doctor |
| Richard Aaron Anderson | Young Al |
| Rainn Wilson | Dr. Demento |
| Julianne Nicholson | Mary Yankovic / Mary |
| Toby Huss | Nick Yankovic / Nick |
| Thomas Lennon | Salesman |
| David Bloom | Teenage Al |
| Keanush Tafreshi | Kip |
Directors
Writers
Eric Appel, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Diedrich Bader | Grizzled Narrator |
| Daniel Radcliffe | 'Weird Al' Yankovic / Weird Al |
| Lin-Manuel Miranda | Doctor |
| Richard Aaron Anderson | Young Al |
| Rainn Wilson | Dr. Demento |
| Julianne Nicholson | Mary Yankovic / Mary |
| Toby Huss | Nick Yankovic / Nick |
| Thomas Lennon | Salesman |
| David Bloom | Teenage Al |
| Keanush Tafreshi | Kip |
| Andrew Steven Hernandez | Robbie |
| Paloma Rabinov | Hipster Teen |
| Scott Aukerman | Police Officer |
| Johnny Pemberton | Johnny Barf |
| Jonah Ray | Jonah Barf |
| Jeremy Bolm | Jeremy Barf |
| Jack Lancaster | Jim |
| Spencer Treat Clark | Steve |
| Tommy O'Brien | Bermuda |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic | Tony Scotti |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Zachary Halley | Executive Producer |
| Henry R. Munoz III | Executive Producer |
| Neil Shah | Executive Producer |
| Eric Appel | Producer |
| 'Weird Al' Yankovic | Producer |
| Lia Buman | Producer |
| Mike Farah | Producer |
| Joe Farrell | Producer |
| Tim Headington | Producer |
| Whitney Hodack | Producer |
| Max Silva | Producer |
Trailers
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Teaser Trailer)
Behind the Scenes
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story: Behind The Scenes
Other Videos
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Spot)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2023 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2023 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2023 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) | Nominated |
