Daniel Radcliffe Appears Unrecognizable on Set After Transforming into 'Weird Al' Yankovic

[Coventina]

Daniel Radcliffe is truly a master of disguise!

The 32-year-old actor appeared unrecognizable as "Weird Al" Yankovic on the set of the upcoming Roku biopic titled WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, which began production earlier this month in Los Angeles.

Roku announced Radcliffe had landed the role in a January release detailing the upcoming biopic, produced by Funny or Die and Tango.

In the cheeky release, Yankovic, 62, said he is "absolutely thrilled" that the Harry Potter star is portraying him in the film, which is set to debut on the Roku Channel.

"I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for," Yankovic quipped.

Yankovic has been spoofing radio hits since he was a teenager, tackling songs from major artists from Michael Jackson to Billy Ray Cyrus.

"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. I'm very happy to say we're on schedule," Yankovic added.

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I couldn't post a link to the pictures, unfortunately, but here's the link to the article:

https://people.com/movies/daniel-radcliffe-unrecognizable-weird-al-yankovic-biopic/

[True Dough]

1. And now for the payoff...

[Coventina]

2. Thank you! Isn't that so cool?

PS: I can't believe Radcliffe is already 32! I feel so old......

[True Dough]

4. 33 isn't that old,

Coventina! You're just one year ahead of Daniel.

[jmowreader]

5. They did a good job. He does bear a striking resemblance to a young Weird Al.

I wonder though...did Daniel learn to play accordion for this part, or are they going to dub that in?

[eShirl]

3. Ooo cool, I wonder who they got to play Dr. Demento

dare I hope, Wallace Shawn?

(Dementite here from way back...)

[Boomerproud]

7. Fish heads, Shaving Cream , Existentist Blues...

Was part of my Sunday night radio listening regimen in my teen years. There was an odd program after it for a short time called Radio 2000. A disembodied female voice was the host. In 1972 that was considered weird.

[Tikki]

6. Weird Al is a treasure...

I hope everyone will see this movie and learn about this extraordinary musician and man.


Tikki

[True Dough]

8. Another angle here

Link to tweet