“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” is mandatory fun you can have while running with scissors at home during a bad hair day thanks to Shout! Studios.
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A biopic about "Weird Al" Yankovic, titled "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story", is being made with Daniel Radcliffe set to portray the musician. The project is a collaboration between Roku, Funny Or Die, and Tango. Reports about Yankovic's life and career are varied, with some outlets discussing his music and legacy, while others describe his personal life as either normal or possibly fabricated for entertainment purposes.
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