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"If you thought future generations would remember Daniel Radcliffe for Harry
Potter, then think again. According to “Weird Al” Yankovic, a forthcoming
biopic starring Radcliffe as the cult hero behind comical spoof versions of
classic songs will alter the course of the actor’s career.
Radcliffe was confirmed to star in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story on Tuesday. The
film will follow the life and career of the five-time Grammy award-winning
musician, whose early hits included Eat It (a parody of Michael Jackson’s Beat
It), Amish Paradise (Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise) and Like a Surgeon (Madonna’s
Like a Virgin).
“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,” the
62-year-old said. “I’m very happy to say we’re on schedule.
“And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in
the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations
will remember him for.”
The biopic will air on the streaming service Roku. It is written by Yankovic
and Eric Appel, and produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s company, Funny Or
Die. Production is scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in early February."
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