“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” Gets Release Date

The release date for the “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” has been unveiled.

The movie is set to debut on November 4th on The Roku Channel. It will be available to stream everywhere the service is available.

The move is the latest step in the company’s push into producing original content that reportedly includes as many as 50 shows. It is an interesting move for that company as it is better known for its streaming hardware than its streaming content.

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It also stars Daniel Radcliffe as Yankovic, Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna, Rainn Wilson as pioneer comedic radio host and the discoverer of the musician, Dr. Demento, Julianne Nicholson as Yankovic’s mother Mary, and Toby Huss as the musician’s father, Nick.

The biopic is written by Yankovic and Appel. It will explore every facet of the musician’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.

Appel serves as director and an executive producer.

Yankovic also produces alongside Mike Farah, Joe Farrell, Whitney Hodack for Funny Or Die, and Tim Headington, Lia Buman, and Max Silva for Tango.

Funny Or Die’s Henry Muñoz III and Tango’s Neil Shah will also serve as executive producers.