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Movie review: 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story' takes biopic myth and parodies it

It only makes sense that Al Yankovic's biopic would be a parody of biopics.

Tribune News Service

New this week: Radcliffe gets weird, 'Causeway' and Phoenix

This week’s new entertainment releases include albums by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Phoenix, Daniel Radcliffe takes on “Weird Al” Yankovic on film and George Lopez’ returns to sitcoms in “Lopez vs

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe says he is ‘concerned’ about what his girlfriend’s parents will think of Weird Al biopic

The Harry Potter star is portraying the American singer who is famous for parody versions of popular songs

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Evan Rachel Wood says she turns Madonna into a ‘sociopath’ in Weird Al movie

‘Westworld’ star said she was directed to ‘be Madonna on a lot of cocaine’

The Independent UK

Weird Al gives himself the Weird Al treatment in new biopic

Elvis

The Independent UK

Inside the 'Weird' (Al Yankovic) world premiere: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood and Hawaiian shirts

So. Many. Hawaiian. Shirts. You wouldn't think it would be possible for there to be that many Hawaiian shirts somewhere in Toronto in September, but the world premiere of "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" on the first night of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival was no ordinary night.

Los Angeles Times

Expelliarmus, Harry Potter! Daniel Radcliffe is all grown up in Weird Al Yankovic biopic

Daniel Radcliffe, the Harry Potter star of the world's biggest children's franchise, breaks new ground as he plays Weird Al Yankovic in parody biopic

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The 1st Weird Al Biopic Trailer’s Here And For Some Reason Daniel Radcliffe Is Majorly Ripped?

Daddy Potter.

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Daniel Radcliffe and 'Madonna' get steamy in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story trailer

Daniel Radcliffe, 33, takes on his new role as Alfred Matthew Yankovic - who is known professionally as "Weird Al" Yankovic. He stars alongside Evan Rachel Wood who plays Madonna in the film

Daily Mirror

Parody Icon Weird Al Yankovic Was Chuffed To Be Namechecked In Stranger Things 4

Eat it, just eat it.

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Stranger Things: Weird Al Yankovich reacts to ‘brave’ reference in season four

Part one of season four has been released

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe’s Weird Al Yankovic movie announces release date

The Harry Potter actor will be taking on the role of comedy singer Yankovic

Evening Standard

Daniel Radcliffe goes shirtless in first trailer of Weird Al Yankovic biopic

The Harry Potter star plays the titular character, who has had parody hits such as Eat It, Fat, Smells Like Nirvana and White & Nerdy, in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Daily Mirror

Daniel Radcliffe gets mixed reactions after first Weird Al’ Yankovic trailer

‘Weird Al is 6 feet tall. Does Daniel do the entire film standing on a box?’ one fan tweeted

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Fans skeptical over Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in new biopic trailer

‘Weird Al is 6 feet tall. Does Daniel do the entire film standing on a box?’ one fan tweeted

Mic

‘Wednesday’ is the cheeky, macabre Addams Family reboot of our dreams

Jenna Ortega will play the iconic Addams Family daughter in Tim Burton’s new Netflix series.

The Independent UK

Evan Rachel Wood transforms into Madonna for Weird Al Yankovic film

‘Westworld’ star will play the pop icon opposite Daniel Radcliffe’s Weird Al

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The 1st Official Look At Daniel Radcliffe As Weird Al Is Here & What’s With The $2 Wig Energy?

It's a look, that's for sure.

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Daily Mirror

Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe unrecognisable in first look at Weird Al Yankovic biopic

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe transformed into Weird Al Yankovic while filming for the biopic - even getting some tips from the man himself

The New Daily

White and Nerdy: Daniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al in biopic

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is set to play the king of parody and Grammy award winner 'Weird Al' Yankovic in an upcoming biopic.

Pedestrian.tv

Daniel Radcliffe Is Playing Weird Al In A Biopic And He’ll Look Like Harry & Hagrid’s Love Child

The boy who lived, laughed, loved.

Los Angeles Times

Of course it’s weird: Daniel Radcliffe will play ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in a new biopic

Daniel Radcliffe is about to get weird.

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Weird Al mocks Harry Potter after Daniel Radcliffe cast in biopic about comedian

Daniel Radcliffe is taking on his weirdest role yet. The actor will be playing the lead in the new biopic comedy Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

Mic

Daniel Radcliffe will play Weird Al Yankovic in a biopic

Not sure if this is cursed or blessed news, but either way I’ll be watching.

The Guardian - UK

Daniel Radcliffe to star in Weird Al Yankovic biopic

Comedy recording artist says role will be the one for which future generations remember Harry Potter star

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