Actor Daniel Radcliffe is all set to portray Grammy-winner `Weird Al` Yankovic in Roku`s upcoming original biopic movie titled `Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.`
Variety confirmed the news that the upcoming biopic is Roku`s first original biopic and will be available to stream exclusively on The Roku Channel.
`Weird Al` Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time and a five-time Grammy winner. The musician`s 2014 release `Mandatory Fun` was the first comedy album in history to debut at number one on Billboard`s Top 200 chart.
Variety obtained the official synopsis of `Weird: The Al Yankovic Story` from Roku that reads: “The biopic holds nothing back, exploring 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. `Weird: The Al Yankovic Story` 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.”
The biopic is produced by Funny Or Die and Tango. Yankovic co-wrote the film`s script with Eric Appel, who is also set to direct the project.
Production on the biopic will begin in Los Angeles in early February.
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