Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
A deliriously absurd parody of the biopic genre, *Weird: The Al Yankovic Story* follows the rise of music's most misunderstood genius (Daniel Radcliffe) as he battles record executives, romantic chaos, and his own accordion-shaped destiny to become the king of comedy rock.
“The world belongs to the weird.”
Synopsis
This biopic explores various aspects of "Weird Al" Yankovic's life, including his rise to fame with early hits such as "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon," as well as his personal relationships and lifestyle. The film traces his journey from a talented child prodigy to one of the most notable figures in music history.
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A crew of 70+ credited
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Edited by Jamie KennedyShot by Ross RiegeScored by Leo BirenbergDesigned by Dan Butts
Box Office
2022 · Box office
Produced on a $12.0M budget
Production budget
$12.0M
Also known as
- Weird: Die Al Yankovic Storyde
- Weird - La storia di Al Yankovicit
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Cast & Crew
70 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Keanush Tafreshi
as Kip
Lin Manuel Miranda
as Doctor
Diedrich Bader
as Grizzled Narrator
Daniel Radcliffe
as Weird Al
Richard Aaron Anderson
as Young Al
Rainn Wilson
as Dr. Demento
Julianne Nicholson
as Mary
Toby Huss
as Nick
Thomas Lennon
as Salesman
David Bloom
as Teenage Al
Evan Rachel Wood
as Madonna
Jack Lancaster
as Jim
Supporting cast
49Spencer Treat Clark
as Steve
Tommy O Brien
as Bermuda
Arturo Castro
as Pablo Escobar
Andrew Steven Hernandez
as Robbie
Paloma Esparza Rabinov
as Hipster Teen
Scott Aukerman
as Police Officer
Johnny Pemberton
as Johnny Barf
Jonah Ray Rodrigues
as Jonah Barf
Jeremy Bolm
as Jeremy Barf
Eric Appel
as Captain Buffoon (voice)
Weird Al Yankovic
as Tony Scotti
Will Forte
as Ben Scotti
Patton Oswalt
as Heckler
Michael Mckean
as Sleazy MC
Dot Marie Jones
as Mama Bear
Dean Sharpe
as Bartender
Jorma Taccone
as Pee-Wee Herman
Demetri Martin
as Tiny Tim
Paul F Tompkins
as Gallagher
Akiva Schaffer
as Alice Cooper
Conan O Brien
as Andy Warhol
Emo Philips
as Salvador Dali
Nina West
as Divine
Jack Black
as Wolfman Jack
David Dastmalchian
as John Deacon
Anthony N
as Security Guard
Quinta Brunson
as Oprah Winfrey
Julie Chang
as Connie Chung
Josh Groban
as Waiter
Seth Green
as Radio DJ (voice)
Constantine Rousouli
as Cone-Bra Dancer #1
James Brown Iii
as Cone-Bra Dancer #2
Rocky Abou Sakher
as Terrorist Diner Patron
Chris Ryan
as Kidnapper
Mike Escamilla
as Guard #1
Chad Guerrero
as Guard #2
Cesar Ramirez
as Mariachi Band Member #1
Omar Estrada
as Mariachi Band Member #2
Cesar Chavira
as Mariachi Band Member #3
Jimmy Walker Jr
as Floor Manager
Trenyce
as Diana Ross
James Preston Rogers
as Hulk Hogan
William Guirola
as Sicario
Paul Riley Fox
as Elton John (uncredited)
Gordon Tarpley
as David Bowie (uncredited)
Lisa Margaroli
as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (uncredited)
Erin O Shea
as Kate Pierson (uncredited)
James Hunter
as Paparazzi (uncredited)
Lechristopher Williams
as Coolio (uncredited)
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