Weird: The Al Yankovic Story backdrop

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story 2022 Directed by Eric Appel

The world belongs to the weird.

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 a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Budget $12,000,000
Release Date 8 September 2022
108 mins
Cast
Daniel Radcliffe 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Rainn Wilson Dr. Demento
Toby Huss Nick Yankovic
Arturo Castro Pablo Escobar
Julianne Nicholson Mary Yankovic
Diedrich Bader Grizzled Narrator (voice)
Thomas Lennon Salesman
David Bloom Teenage Al
Scott Aukerman Police Officer
Johnny Pemberton Johnny Barf
Jeremy Bolm Jeremy Barf
Eric Appel Captain Buffoon (voice)
Will Forte Ben Scotti
Michael McKean Sleazy MC
Dot-Marie Jones Mama Bear
Dean Sharpe Bartender
Jorma Taccone Pee-Wee Herman
Demetri Martin Tiny Tim
Akiva Schaffer Alice Cooper
Conan O'Brien Andy Warhol
Emo Philips Salvador Dali
Nina West Divine
Jack Black Wolfman Jack
David Dastmalchian John Deacon
Anthony N. Security Guard
Quinta Brunson Oprah Winfrey
Julie Chang Connie Chung
Josh Groban Waiter
Seth Green Radio DJ (voice)
Constantine Rousouli Cone-Bra Dancer #1
James Brown III Cone-Bra Dancer #2
Rocky Abou-Sakher Terrorist Diner Patron
Chris Ryan Kidnapper
Mike Escamilla Guard #1
Chad Guerrero Guard #2
Cesar Ramirez Mariachi Band Member #1
Omar Estrada Mariachi Band Member #2
Cesar Chavira Mariachi Band Member #3
Jimmy Walker Jr. Floor Manager
Trenyce Diana Ross
Paul Riley Fox Elton John (uncredited)
Gordon Tarpley David Bowie (uncredited)
Lisa Margaroli Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (uncredited)
Erin O'Shea Kate Pierson (uncredited)
James Hunter Paparazzi (uncredited)