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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Daniel Radcliffe as "Weird Al" Yankovic
- Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna
- Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento
- Toby Huss as Nick Yankovic
- Julianne Nicholson as Mary Yankovic
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Supporting Cast & Characters
Born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, “Weird Al” Yankovic is a parody singer, songwriter, and renowned accordion player who is known for his parody hits, “Amish Paradise” and “Eat It.” In Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, the musician is portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, who is best known for playing the title character in the Harry Potter movie franchise. Radcli...
Madonna is a singer, songwriter, and actress. In Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, it’s suggested that she came to Yankovic with the idea of working together to boost her career with a parody song. The film version of Madonna is portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood, who is best known for roles in the HBO series Westworld, The Ides of March, True Blood, and Th...
Dr. Demento is a radio broadcaster and the host of the Dr. Demento Show, which inspired “Weird Al” Yankovic. In the film, Dr. Demento is portrayed by Rainn Wilson, who is best known for playing Dwight Schrute on all seven seasons of The Office. He also appeared in the series Six Feet Under and the movie My Super Ex-Girlfriend.
Nick Yankovic is Al's father, who is portrayed as someone who doesn’t want his son to become a musician, but a factory worker like him. Nick Yankovic is portrayed by Toby Huss, who is best known for his roles in the Apple TV+ series Dickinson, the Netflix film Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, Reno 911!, 2016’s Ghostbusters, The Invi...
Mary Yankovic is Al’s mother. As a parent, she is less strict than Nick and buys Al his first accordion. Mary Yankovic is portrayed by Julianne Nicholson, who is best known for her roles in Blonde, August: Osage County, I, Tonya, the HBO series Mare of Easttown, Boardwalk Empire, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Weird Al Yankovic as Tony Scotti- The real Weird Al Yankovic makes a cameo in the biopic, playing Tony Scotti, the president of Scotti Brothers Records. Richard Aaron Anderson as Al - Anderson portrays the child version of Al Yankovic. The actor is known for The Shrink Next Door. David Bloom as Al - David Bloom plays the teenage version of Weird Al...
- Senior Critic
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is a 2022 American biographical musical parody film directed by Eric Appel, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Al Yankovic. The film is a satire on musical biopics and is loosely based on Yankovic's life and career as an accordionist and parody songwriter .
Lisa Margaroli. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (uncredited) Erin O'Shea. Kate Pierson (uncredited) Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ 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, this biopic takes audiences on ...
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- Daniel Radcliffe as Al Yankovic. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2) plays the legend known to the world as Weird Al Yankovic.
- Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna. Madonna is a surprise character in The Al Yankovic Story, considering the two never interacted in real life. Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld) is cast as the Queen of Pop, and like the rest of the cast, is playing a caricature of Madonna.
- Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento. Rainn Wilson (The Office) plays the incredibly bizarre Dr. Demento in the film. Barret Eugene Hansen specialized in the comedic and unusual for his radio show.
- Toby Huss and Julianne Nicholson as Nick and Mary Yankovic. Weird Al’s father, Nick Yankovic, is played by Toby Huss (The Rental), with his mother, Mary Yankovic, portrayed by Julianne Nicholson (I, Tonya).
With Diedrich Bader, Daniel Radcliffe, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Richard Aaron Anderson. Explores 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.
Nov 4, 2022 · Daniel Radcliffe stars in the lead role of Weird Al Yankovic in Roku's 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story'. See who else is portraying iconic celebrities in the upcoming parody biopic.
