I love that this trailer contains every "musical biopic" cliché you could possibly want. It's just like Weird Al to have a biopic made about his life that parodies biopics.
@@erikbihari3625 It wasn't an insult. The film is quite clearly a parody of movies like _Bohemian Rhapsody_ and _Rocketman_ - If you have a problem with me observing what the movie is clearly trying to do, go talk to the screenwriter.
Yay! Al has made a totally factual biopic about his life. He would never put a bunch of stuff in there to make fun of biopics. Not him, never him. He's way to serious to do something like that.
it's why they call him "Serious" Al Yankovic! Glad to see he is finally getting his totally factual and not-at-all-made-up biopic made about himself :D
@@KeybladeMasterAndy agree. not done in doc format. but so natural for Al to make a mockbio about himself and have the humor come full self-referential. this flick is gonna slay.
“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. And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.” -Weird Al
The fact that they just did a voice-over of Al's singing voice instead of having Radcliff attempt it or do an audio mix of the two voices (like they did in bohemian rhapsody) is hilarious. It reminds me of English dubbed animes where whenever a character has to sing something, they just cut to the original japanese audio so they don't have to localize a whole song or make the VA sing in Japanese.
I’m not convinced they didnt have Daniel sing as well. There’s a few instances in the other trailer that do not sound like Al. I think it might be a blend of them performing
@@achanwahn that could very well be true! i dont know what daniel's singing voice sounds like. i thought the funniest option would be to have a stark cut between daniel talking and Al singing and the commercial seemed to reinforce that, so i assumed. 🤷♂️
I love how Al just decided to appear in the first trailer like, "Yeah that's right. This is my movie. I'm not dead yet idiots." And the fact that he's personally taking over both screenwriting and production alongside director Eric Appel, shows just how fricking accurate this biopic will be. Unless he's going for a full on parody of his own life. You never know with Al.
The trailer is very similar to the old Funny Or Die parody trailer they made a while back, and he was in that one as well in the same position. Looks like they spun off of that concept and just rolled with it for a whole movie.
@@greenrobot5 unfortunately? This is better than a biography. We have other places to get the real story - this is how Weird Al wanted to tell his story, and it is amazing!
I really hope they film a "red carpet opening" outside of some random guy's house, and then everyone just goes in and squeezes in to watch on some 30-40" Roku TV.
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I am so excited to see this documentary about weird al’s actions during the napoleonic wars. It is very unknown that he played a major role in the downfall of napoleon. During the pivotal battle of Waterloo, weird al was about to be killed by napoleon but he said “im too white and nerdy to be killed by you.” These words shocked napoleon, who remembered being driven out of Corsica for being too French. As he wept weird al drew a cannon out of his accordion and shot him right in the pancreas. Not all heroes wear capes. 😔😔 🤜 solidarity.
You forgot the part where Napoleon's army fired back at Weird Al and everybody died... except for him, because he had his tray table up and his seat back in the full, upright position.
My favorite part of this trailer is when the screen goes black and Weird Al says “It’s Weirdin’ time” and proceeds to make everybody have more chicken and have more pie, and it didn’t matter if it’s boiled or fried.
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, Al was an integral part of your childhood. I smile every time I see his face. I truly do. I came to his channel this very night because I'm feeling down.
Years ago, I thought this was a parody. Then, I thought it was a parody again years later. Now, I know... deep in the cockles of my heart... it's truly, truly a parody.
when weird al went on snl and shot chevy chase point-blank with a sawed-off shotgun live on air, i knew that he had some talent. glad those historic moments are immortalised in this film.
Remember the trial where Al was accused of beating Coolio's record sales with his parody and brought out the ghost of Elvis to be his character witness? Man, I hope they have that in the film!
Finally got to see the movie, absolutely amazing. I laughed and cried through out the movie. I didn't realize Al had gone through such a hard life. I just took his music for granted without realizing what it took to create it. Cast was great, Daniel nailed it. And so many deep jokes kept me enthralled. I can't wait for the next movie in 33 years.
Man, I really wish this was getting theatrical screenings because this looks like it’d be a blast on the big screen. I’m very jealous of everyone getting to see this at TIFF
I can't believe we're finally getting a true biography including the well documented years of Al's trouble with drugs and alcohol addiction. He tried to have that scrubbed or power washed from the public consciousness but I'm glad he's ready to explore it with film, and a straight to streaming film(the highest quality film) at that
Ok...but why did I fucking tear up at the end!?! I unironically cried at "be as weird as you want to be". That really struck a chord. A very specific chord. Namely, a Bm on the back in of a minor plagal cadence. Welp, now I gotta mask a genuine show of emotion with a less embarrassing, more destructive, less cathartic display of emotion and punch an anger hole in the wall while screaming "I HATE YOU DAD! YOU DID THE BEST YOU COULD!" I can't wait to see this. My happiness has a first name. It's O-S-C-A-R!
Love that Al Yankovic cameo at 2:40 and also love the fact that this is so over the top NOT factual. I doubt Al has ever even held a cigarette in his hand, let alone put one out in someone's hand.
Finally, an honest biopic about the man who taught us to Love Rocky Road and had one of his own. Also: Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento is a genius stroke of casting, I expect there to be nominations at oscar time!
When I saw this I cried. I can't wait to see this... This guy is my hero. I grew up with his music and to this day I have a playlist I listen to often. This movie will save my life.
Who could parody their own biopic this well? And Daniel really hit it out of the park with this one. Also I love all those original songs you wrote that everyone else copies! Every last one! 🙃
Love the fact that this is using a lot of cliches from biopics to bring to his story like a Biopic Parody which is fitting. Daniel looks awesome and Evan looks spot on as well. This looks Weird And Fun. Can't wait for this and wish it was going to theaters.
This movie is beautiful! Love it. Smiling ear to ear right now. Ever since seeing the skit on Funny or Die I've been wishing for this movie to be made. FANTASTIC. Love that Radcliff is playing Al.
Visited the states for the summer of 99. My cousin got me 'Running With Scissors', played that album over and over all summer. Albuquerque was the shit haha.
I don't think that music exec guy will be in the entire movie, so Weird Al probably isn't starring in it... It's still really funny that he's there though
2:20 - "You will never find true happiness..." And I was convinced that was going to end with, "What you going to do, cry about it? The stars predict tomorrow you'll wake up, do a bunch of stuff, and then go back to sleep."
I'm so happy this is going to be on the Roku Channel, as that's one of the few free channels available on the device that's actually works and isn't completely infested with ads. I'll definitely check it out when it releases.
Weird al, you are my childhood. I grew up with your parodies. You’re a legend, so funny, so talented, and beyond iconic. Thank you for inspiring me to be myself no matter what and go for my music career. Cant wait for this movie! I said it 2011 and I’ll say it again, you’re a genius🙌
Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him. True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness. God is three in one; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him! As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him. Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, for any reason; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE! Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals! The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil. I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.
Weird Al's parodies are often so much better than the original songs. My kids and I would listen to his versions instead. My younger one didn't know that "Beat it" existed. 🤣🤣
Hi 👋🏽 biggest Weird Al fan in the world here. I wondered how they were going to inject drama into the life story of such a great guy. The fact that he went full Dewy Cox on this makes so much sense and is so amazing. Take my money.
This is amazingly accurate! His mom saying "Your dad and I agreed it would be best if you just stop being who you are and doing the things you love." Wandering the jungle where he was probably attacked by a velociraptor at 1:59 His early gigs playing sold out bathrooms at 2:20
I think the bathroom part actually IS an accurate part, he recorded "Another One Rides The Bus" in the bathroom of his college (I think it was college...I know it was in a bathroom) :)
@@CalebDenn Of course the Amish forgave him after his heartfelt apology. When he told them "I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art" it brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for the replies Allison and Silicon. I knew Weird Al was a DJ who sent his tapes to Dr Demento, but I had no idea that he actually recorded My Bologna in a university bathroom because he thought the acoustics were perfect. I just assumed he picked a ridiculous place for the biopic and didn't choose the moon because it was too far fetched.
A part of me wants it to be part of the joke that he only filmed scenes for a parody trailer, but the rest of me thinks Radcliffe is actually an amazing choice
I remember listening to your music every day in the 90s as a young kid. You have some of the most memorable lyrics out there and no matter how I was feeling they always put a big ol smile on my face. It's also a fun bonus that it drives my wife absolutely nuts when I sing over her music with your parodies! Can't wait to meet you at your concert in Chandler AZ in a few days!
@@waters-above I take it you're not familiar with Al's mid 80's work? "Dare to be stupid" was one of his biggest "hits" An original song, done in the style of Devo. Basically giving props to other people and artists who weren't afraid of being silly. The song was prominently featured in the original animated Transformers movie around 86.
I was wondering why Al had denied permission to Madonna to talk about their relationship for so long. Now I understand, he was saving the big reveal for his own autobiography. Brilliant flex.
I watched "Weird" last night. I laughed so hard I cured my sanity. Laughter is the best medicine. Free at last. "You didn't tell me this was gonna be a polka party." Thanks Al! Great movie!
I've not been so excited for an unreleased movie since I was a kid. This has so much comedy potential to the point that even the trailer was hilarious due to mocking every single biopic trope. I can't wait to see it.
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Just finished watching it and it was absolutely awesome! I loved it! Loved the cameos! It was obvious it was fun to do and it was a love letter to your career.
In case you are not picking up on this, this is a satire of self serving rock-star-biopics which either gloss over or completely ignore controversy. Since Weird Al's biggest controversy is not having express permission to parody one particular song and not getting married until he was forty, they are making it all up. Jokes are more funny when you have to explain them, right?
I'm just throwing this out here... I somehow think that maybe, just possibly, there's a teensy itty bitty amount of a tiny little bit of creative theory going on with the story. I mean, that whole bathroom recording session scene... c'mon, *really*?! We're supposed to believe that happened?! But man, if it's all true, what a ride you've had, Al Yankovic. What a ride indeed. Can't wait to see it!
@@JConnollystudio : Yeah, that's the joke. The comment was jokingly pointing out that the bathroom recording scene is one of the very few things in this trailer that is actually true. Al has talked about how he got a nice echo effect in the bathroom, so he would record in the bathroom doorway. This allowed him to step in and out and have echo only on the parts of the track he wanted.
Do you like Weird Al? I've been a big Yankovic fan ever since the release of his 1985 album, Dare to be Stupid. Before that, I really didn't understand any of his work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Dare to be Stupid where Al's presence became more apparent. I think "Living with a Hernia" was his undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Bermuda, Jay, and Schwartz. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Foil. In this song, Weird Al addresses the problems of abusive political authority. One More Minute is the most moving Doo-wop of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a**hole. Weird Al's solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like Word Games and Amish Paradise. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, Eat It. But I also think Weird Al works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is "White and Nerdy", a great, great song, a personal favorite.
White and Nerdy is my favorite because you can replace "White" with "Asian" and few other words and it would still be pretty accurate. And its funny of course.
This is proof that I'll never have access to a time machine. For if I did, I would have taken a copy of this movie, gone back in time, and shown it to myself yesterday.
I can't wait to see this: the parody of the story of Wierd Al's life!! Yes...... it's about time! You can only watch UHF over and over for just so many years...... We needed a new movie!! Al, you are "The Man 2.0", we love you, Brother!!
I think I might die laughing from this trailer alone. Danielle Radcliffe is the perfect choice for this. I've loved your music since I was a kid. Best birthday ever was catching your concert in Penticton, BC a few years back. Can't wait to watch this.
@@revengefrommars No no, she played Herminoe. It was Emit Watson who played Harry. (Forgive my early morning auto correct. I clearly did not pay enough attention to it. lol)
When Funny or Die did that fake trailer a few years ago, I kept thinking, I wish someone would really make this. Thank you, for making my wish come true!
BRO NOT ONLY ARE YOU GETTING THIS, BUT YOUNGER YOU IS PLAYED BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE OMG CONGRATS DUDE!!!! Youre whole journey has been crazy to watch as I grew up. My dad used to show me your funny popular song spin offs like "they see me mowing" and all the Michael Jackson ones and stuff. I always thought you were such a cool dude and its so awesome to see how far you've came. You deserve this weird al! keep being weird!! ❤❤❤
So many years ago I was introduced to you as a kid with a cassette. My mother didn't like ya and took it away. Did not matter though I was hooked and been listening ever since. Just quality work all around and here is to many more years!
This could be the best Musical Bio pic Spoof since Dewey Cox. Love Weird Al Yankovic so much as an Artist and Actor. I also love UHF a lot as a spoof of late 80's TV.
I'm not too sure. I thought his parents supported him too, but that was the only thing in this trailer giving me red flags. If it is a parody, it'll be pretty subtle.
It’s about time we got a totally true biopic about the life of Weird Al Yankovic. I always suspected he and Madonna had a thing. Can’t wait to see what else we never knew about him.
Looking forward to it! Who here remembers (you have to be at least 65) the fleeting but GREAT 60s 'news' interviews/commentaries on current topics then, presented in the (about) 2 or 3 minute format, where the commenter's voice was a snatch of a current song. Hilarious at the time, haven't seen that repeated any decade since. I've wondered if Weird Al was inspired by that.
This looks amazing. (although I am a little torn... wishing it were a real biopic about his life - which I'm sure was interesting enough without needing to parody biopics) Either way, I will see it because I love the stuff Al creates! Looks like it comes out in about a week... can't wait! :)
There have been a few documentaries made that covered the major interesting points in Al's life. This looks like a biography with added humor, creative license, and parodies of other biographies.
I love that this trailer contains every "musical biopic" cliché you could possibly want. It's just like Weird Al to have a biopic made about his life that parodies biopics.
Let's see if we can spot more cliches!
Or maybe... it's the trailer that's a parody of biopic trailers
But... does Weird Al have to think about his whole life before he plays?
@@PlanetNiles If you're going to watch this expecting it to be a straight biopic and not a spoof of musical biopics I feel genuinely sorry for you.
@@erikbihari3625 It wasn't an insult. The film is quite clearly a parody of movies like _Bohemian Rhapsody_ and _Rocketman_ - If you have a problem with me observing what the movie is clearly trying to do, go talk to the screenwriter.
Yay! Al has made a totally factual biopic about his life. He would never put a bunch of stuff in there to make fun of biopics. Not him, never him. He's way to serious to do something like that.
it's why they call him "Serious" Al Yankovic! Glad to see he is finally getting his totally factual and not-at-all-made-up biopic made about himself :D
Cringe af’
*too
Too* serious.
i know. i knew about the drugs, alcohol, and farm animals but... an affair with madonna? OH!!!! i'm shocked!
The first mockumentary when the subject matter lampoons himself at his expense. Pure genius.
Well, he is a Genius in France!
Not really a mockumentary, but his first movie UHF (give it a watch if you haven’t) kinda did that
It's not a mockumentary. You see any interviews or incidental shots? No. This is a BioFIC.
@@KeybladeMasterAndy agree. not done in doc format. but so natural for Al to make
a mockbio about himself and have the humor come full self-referential. this flick is gonna slay.
Wiedzaiałem.
"Your father and I think it would be best if you...Stop being who you are and doing what you love."
This is gonna be a great movie.
Everyone who isn't normal can relate to that.
Besides, being normal is vastly overrated.
Same advice my parents gave me. God love em. Never would have gone into data entry without them
The part where Radcliffe opens his mouth but Weird Al's voice came out had me in stitches
i nearly pissed myself
Any kind of dubbing or ADR really stands out to me and bugs the Hell outta me...
Kind of like when Rami Malek opened his mouth as Freddie Mercury, his singing and talking voices sounding like polar opposites.
It's weird
@@antoniomaldonado8876 Some of that was Marc Martel.
“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. And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.”
-Weird Al
I’m amazed. Four advertisements in one singular comment reply section.
😂😂😂
Can't wait for his next movie in 2055
Daniel Radcliffe, what has he been in other than the weird al movie.
The fact that they just did a voice-over of Al's singing voice instead of having Radcliff attempt it or do an audio mix of the two voices (like they did in bohemian rhapsody) is hilarious. It reminds me of English dubbed animes where whenever a character has to sing something, they just cut to the original japanese audio so they don't have to localize a whole song or make the VA sing in Japanese.
I’m not convinced they didnt have Daniel sing as well. There’s a few instances in the other trailer that do not sound like Al. I think it might be a blend of them performing
@@achanwahn that could very well be true! i dont know what daniel's singing voice sounds like. i thought the funniest option would be to have a stark cut between daniel talking and Al singing and the commercial seemed to reinforce that, so i assumed. 🤷♂️
And the Auto-Tune is off the charts.
It's absolutely hilarious!
The singing voice in the concert sections of Bohemian Rhapsody are all Marc Martel, fyi
Daniel has truly mastered his American accent, even if it is an impression. That's incredible!
yo hi cleveland 👋
@khaled ahmed what do you think of this one? 🖕
He is truly underrated!
Tell Seth to get Al on the show
Yeah, I mean that impression of his singing was so spot on it's hard to tell it from the real thing
I love the fact that Al himself is in it, but in the most straight, normal, and un-Weird role possible.
It's the perfect parody of himself.
The only biopic that isn't afraid to tell the true story!
What do you mean?
Thank god they found a actor that actually looks like Al, was worried about that. Also seems to get the body type down to a t…
@@MegaMaximus333 He literally looks nothing like Al. I guess that's the joke, though.
@@gmmakesmehurl what do you mean? The resemblance is uncanny. He even seems to have done Al's daily workouts to get a similar body.
@@balgus82 You're nuts.
I love how Al just decided to appear in the first trailer like, "Yeah that's right. This is my movie. I'm not dead yet idiots." And the fact that he's personally taking over both screenwriting and production alongside director Eric Appel, shows just how fricking accurate this biopic will be. Unless he's going for a full on parody of his own life. You never know with Al.
The trailer is very similar to the old Funny Or Die parody trailer they made a while back, and he was in that one as well in the same position.
Looks like they spun off of that concept and just rolled with it for a whole movie.
Full parody!
It's a full parody. He has only spoken with Madonna one time for 45 seconds.
It's funny you should say that about him not being dead.
I'll never forgive Madonna for what she took from us.
@@LucifronzFunny Or Die are producers of the movie, and Eric Appel directed both the fake trailer from 2013 and the real movie from 2022
All I can say is finally a biographical movie that portrays EXACTLY what really happened.
lmao this is not going to show what REALLY happened. this is intended to be a PARODY of what happened. in weird al style
@@steelwitness you must be the funny one at parties
@@steelwitness nah, it’s based on a true story and based
@@KFP_Fanboy if you can't tell it's based on the Bible you're blind. Totally about Jesus
@@steelwitness oh yes, you are right, weird al is jesus
The fact that Weird Al and his wife are in audience waving their arms is hilarious!!
And Al as the record exec in the beginning is awesome!!
yeah, but unfortunately this isn't a real biography, Al never smoked or drank
@@greenrobot5 unfortunately? This is better than a biography. We have other places to get the real story - this is how Weird Al wanted to tell his story, and it is amazing!
@@Galaxy613 how can you deem it amazing? Its not even out yet.
@@bibleismanmade1718 Because everything Weird Al does is amazing!
@@QuasiMonkey touché
This entire thing radiates an intoxicating amount of sarcasm and I love it
I really hope they film a "red carpet opening" outside of some random guy's house, and then everyone just goes in and squeezes in to watch on some 30-40" Roku TV.
@@Galaxy613 or Frank's 2000 inch TV
Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him. True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
God is three in one; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him!
As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, for any reason; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.
@@Call_Upon_YAH ain't nothing sarcastic about that
I am so excited to see this documentary about weird al’s actions during the napoleonic wars. It is very unknown that he played a major role in the downfall of napoleon. During the pivotal battle of Waterloo, weird al was about to be killed by napoleon but he said “im too white and nerdy to be killed by you.” These words shocked napoleon, who remembered being driven out of Corsica for being too French. As he wept weird al drew a cannon out of his accordion and shot him right in the pancreas. Not all heroes wear capes. 😔😔 🤜 solidarity.
sad
You forgot the part where Napoleon's army fired back at Weird Al and everybody died... except for him, because he had his tray table up and his seat back in the full, upright position.
@@Anonimo-et8qx real + valid
I like how Weird Al did a parody of his own life in this biopic. He's finally gone full circle.
So weird al just has a checklist for all of the biopic cliches doesn’t he?
A truly brilliantly weird genius
I think he too hated bohemian rhapsody.
That movie was ass
@@dennisbowen452 strongly disagree
@@mr.perfectcell288 strongly disagree. It's a terrible movie from a history stand point.
yup. so it seems... 😂
I love how they're not even trying to make it accurate. It's only fitting that the film is a parody of the biopic genre. This looks fantastic.
My favorite part of this trailer is when the screen goes black and Weird Al says “It’s Weirdin’ time” and proceeds to make everybody have more chicken and have more pie, and it didn’t matter if it’s boiled or fried.
And then they just ate it 😔✊
@WalnutAnimations and got fat
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, Al was an integral part of your childhood. I smile every time I see his face. I truly do. I came to his channel this very night because I'm feeling down.
No matter your age everyone has a weird al phase at some point
Years ago, I thought this was a parody. Then, I thought it was a parody again years later.
Now, I know... deep in the cockles of my heart... it's truly, truly a parody.
maybe below the cockles..
Character arc
So down around the colon then?
(I wonder how many of you will get this reference... "Like" if you do!)
Well I thought it was outrageous.
Truly, truly, truly outrageous.
A real JEM.
The sub-cockles
when weird al went on snl and shot chevy chase point-blank with a sawed-off shotgun live on air, i knew that he had some talent. glad those historic moments are immortalised in this film.
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I totally remember that episode. I think Dan Fogelberg was the musical guest.
Remember the trial where Al was accused of beating Coolio's record sales with his parody and brought out the ghost of Elvis to be his character witness? Man, I hope they have that in the film!
Finally got to see the movie, absolutely amazing. I laughed and cried through out the movie. I didn't realize Al had gone through such a hard life. I just took his music for granted without realizing what it took to create it.
Cast was great, Daniel nailed it. And so many deep jokes kept me enthralled. I can't wait for the next movie in 33 years.
I love it that Al and his wife in real life are waving their arms in the audience of his own concert.
Man, I really wish this was getting theatrical screenings because this looks like it’d be a blast on the big screen. I’m very jealous of everyone getting to see this at TIFF
It'll be on Roku in September
@@Subangelis The point is that it would be better to watch in theaters
@@psmyerdad Yeah, this has some serious Rocky Horror audience-participation vibes. I would love to see it in a theater.
I hope they at least hold one or two special Q&A screenings in Los Angeles or something.
@@piedpiper1185 Bro, that's the greatest idea ever. Let's see if that could happen
I can't believe we're finally getting a true biography including the well documented years of Al's trouble with drugs and alcohol addiction. He tried to have that scrubbed or power washed from the public consciousness but I'm glad he's ready to explore it with film, and a straight to streaming film(the highest quality film) at that
You're being sarcastic, surely?
@@thefirstchampster no I'm being completely serious...and don't call me Shirley.
💪Yes I finally got to use that
Good on him for telling HIS story the way he wants to tell it.
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Oxicleaned, even.
Ok...but why did I fucking tear up at the end!?! I unironically cried at "be as weird as you want to be". That really struck a chord. A very specific chord. Namely, a Bm on the back in of a minor plagal cadence.
Welp, now I gotta mask a genuine show of emotion with a less embarrassing, more destructive, less cathartic display of emotion and punch an anger hole in the wall while screaming "I HATE YOU DAD! YOU DID THE BEST YOU COULD!"
I can't wait to see this. My happiness has a first name. It's O-S-C-A-R!
Daddy issues?
Can't wait for this. This world truly does not deserve Weird Al but I'm glad we have him.
Love that Al Yankovic cameo at 2:40 and also love the fact that this is so over the top NOT factual. I doubt Al has ever even held a cigarette in his hand, let alone put one out in someone's hand.
But the day/night mad sex with Madonna IS absolutely true.
Woah good eye I didnt catch that
oh he smokes, when I got an autograph from him in 2012 I saw him smoking a cigarette lol
@@Goblinoid-o It was probably fake he doesn't smoke
@@prxstcn2499 he used to
Finally, an honest biopic about the man who taught us to Love Rocky Road and had one of his own. Also: Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento is a genius stroke of casting, I expect there to be nominations at oscar time!
When I saw this I cried. I can't wait to see this... This guy is my hero. I grew up with his music and to this day I have a playlist I listen to often. This movie will save my life.
Humor is life saving! I'm sure you're not the only one
I'm going to watch the whole film eleven times and then model my life after it.
Who could parody their own biopic this well? And Daniel really hit it out of the park with this one. Also I love all those original songs you wrote that everyone else copies! Every last one! 🙃
Love the fact that this is using a lot of cliches from biopics to bring to his story like a Biopic Parody which is fitting. Daniel looks awesome and Evan looks spot on as well. This looks Weird And Fun. Can't wait for this and wish it was going to theaters.
Definitely going to watch this lol. I genuinely like your versions of the songs you parody better than the originals
Bobby Duke! Fancy meeting you here!
ayo its one of my favorite art youtubers!
Great minds....😉
What's up dude
Bobby Duke the man himself
This movie is beautiful! Love it. Smiling ear to ear right now. Ever since seeing the skit on Funny or Die I've been wishing for this movie to be made. FANTASTIC. Love that Radcliff is playing Al.
Visited the states for the summer of 99. My cousin got me 'Running With Scissors', played that album over and over all summer. Albuquerque was the shit haha.
I love how Weird Al is starring this movie... But someone else is starring as Weird Al!
#meta
I don't think that music exec guy will be in the entire movie, so Weird Al probably isn't starring in it... It's still really funny that he's there though
Shades of Huey Lewis judging Marty McFly's audition while they play Power of Love. "I'm sorry boys. You're just too darned loud."
@@BensBrickDesigns Or George Harrison turning up in The Rutles as the TV reporter.
He’s playing Tony Scotti.
2:20 - "You will never find true happiness..." And I was convinced that was going to end with, "What you going to do, cry about it? The stars predict tomorrow you'll wake up, do a bunch of stuff, and then go back to sleep."
Had the same reaction. XD
Just when I think Al couldn't possibly be any weirder, he totally reimagines himself.
I'm so happy this is going to be on the Roku Channel, as that's one of the few free channels available on the device that's actually works and isn't completely infested with ads.
I'll definitely check it out when it releases.
I actually got chills right before he said "I've got chills"
It's supposed to be ironic but it's a fact.
Weird al, you are my childhood. I grew up with your parodies. You’re a legend, so funny, so talented, and beyond iconic. Thank you for inspiring me to be myself no matter what and go for my music career. Cant wait for this movie!
I said it 2011 and I’ll say it again, you’re a genius🙌
Jesus Christ died for our sins, rose from the dead, and gives salvation to everyone who has faith in him. True faith in Jesus will have you bear good fruit and *drastically* change for the better! Those led by the Holy Spirit do not abide in wickedness.
God is three in one; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Bless him!
As I am led by the Holy Spirit, nothing I state is a lie, but the truth of God. Anyone who tells you differently is misinformed or a liar. They do not know God, nor led by him.
Anyone who *claims* to be a Christian and is against what I am doing, for any reason; the Holy Spirit does not dwell within them. They know not God, read his word, and their religion is in vain. Do not hear them, they will mislead you, the lost cannot guide the lost.
When you trust in God and cast your cares (worries, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts) upon him, they will be NO MORE!
Know that there is power in the name Jesus Christ! His name casts out demons and heals!
The world is wicked, evil, and of the devil.
I too, was a wicked sinner of the world before I opened my heart to God. I am living proof of God's work and fruitfulness! He is an active God who hears the prayers of his! God's children are set apart (holy) and righteous. The devil is a liar that comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy; that includes your relationship with God.
@@Call_Upon_YAH thank you, but I’m already a Christian
@@JettLockette Bless the Lord! We shall spread the Gospel and inform others in this comment, together!
Weird Al's parodies are often so much better than the original songs. My kids and I would listen to his versions instead. My younger one didn't know that "Beat it" existed. 🤣🤣
I absolutely love the stock "string rise" on my bologna at 0:38
Hi 👋🏽 biggest Weird Al fan in the world here. I wondered how they were going to inject drama into the life story of such a great guy. The fact that he went full Dewy Cox on this makes so much sense and is so amazing. Take my money.
This is amazingly accurate!
His mom saying "Your dad and I agreed it would be best if you just stop being who you are and doing the things you love."
Wandering the jungle where he was probably attacked by a velociraptor at 1:59
His early gigs playing sold out bathrooms at 2:20
I think the bathroom part actually IS an accurate part, he recorded "Another One Rides The Bus" in the bathroom of his college (I think it was college...I know it was in a bathroom) :)
@@allisonjohnson6399 my bologna was originally recorded in the bathroom of cal poly across from the radio studio
I am looking forward to how they tell the story of him reconciling with the amish community that he hurt and who later forgave him.
@@CalebDenn Of course the Amish forgave him after his heartfelt apology. When he told them "I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art" it brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for the replies Allison and Silicon. I knew Weird Al was a DJ who sent his tapes to Dr Demento, but I had no idea that he actually recorded My Bologna in a university bathroom because he thought the acoustics were perfect.
I just assumed he picked a ridiculous place for the biopic and didn't choose the moon because it was too far fetched.
I’m happy to have a release date for this. Radcliffe looks like the right choice for the role!
That guy's in some weird movies himself, these days. It only makes sense!!
A part of me wants it to be part of the joke that he only filmed scenes for a parody trailer, but the rest of me thinks Radcliffe is actually an amazing choice
He never looks like he has fun. Completely wrong character.
@@TheGuardDuck I love the fact that Daniel have fuck you money and just decides to act in stuff he thinks sounds like fun.
@@JonathanLundkvist Yeah he does!
I'm not going to admit how many times I've watched this
I remember listening to your music every day in the 90s as a young kid. You have some of the most memorable lyrics out there and no matter how I was feeling they always put a big ol smile on my face. It's also a fun bonus that it drives my wife absolutely nuts when I sing over her music with your parodies! Can't wait to meet you at your concert in Chandler AZ in a few days!
"BE AS WEIRD AS YOU WANT TO BE"
- best advice ever
Also, dare to be stupid. 👍
@@LastBastian I prefer "Dare to be different." Being goofy is great if that's what you meant by "stupid."
@@waters-above I take it you're not familiar with Al's mid 80's work? "Dare to be stupid" was one of his biggest "hits"
An original song, done in the style of Devo. Basically giving props to other people and artists who weren't afraid of being silly.
The song was prominently featured in the original animated Transformers movie around 86.
@@LastBastian well now I feel stupid 🤣🤣🤣 and schooled
@@waters-above No worries! Haha...!
I was wondering why Al had denied permission to Madonna to talk about their relationship for so long. Now I understand, he was saving the big reveal for his own autobiography. Brilliant flex.
I watched "Weird" last night. I laughed so hard I cured my sanity. Laughter is the best medicine. Free at last.
"You didn't tell me this was gonna be a polka party."
Thanks Al! Great movie!
I hope this biopic won't shy away from finally explaining the *TRUTH* behind Al's infamous mustache malfunction during the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
So weird Al who parodies popular songs is making a parody of a biopic that is a parody of his own life… this is the best idea I’ve ever heard!
Al you’re my childhood hero. Hope you continue to make music in the near future. ❤️
I'll second that
Yo, same, like actually
Absolutely love this guy! 👏👏👏👏
I just saw him in concert last night, and he was phenomenal!
A movie we all needed in this world I can’t wait !!! I have loved weird Al for so many years and I’m so hyped for this movie !!!
I've not been so excited for an unreleased movie since I was a kid. This has so much comedy potential to the point that even the trailer was hilarious due to mocking every single biopic trope. I can't wait to see it.
I've said it for years, "Weird Al is a lyrical genius!" 🎶🤩
dan will take any role to stop being known as harry potter; including an equiphile, a corpse, and now weird al. respect
I do hope they include the part where Al uses the Elder Accordion to destroy the Dark Lord Polkamort once and for all.
FYI, I LOL'd at this comment!
@@FanOfMostEverything Expecto Balonum!!!
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@@MrLBPug lol i clicked teanslate to english and it says "wait for the balloon!"
I saw Weird Al in concert years ago and it is still one of the best concerts I have ever been to
This made me weepy. Every outcast who's ever seen the heart behind Weird Al's humor sees the heart behind this trailer. 💖
I like how blatantly untrue a lot of this is and it’s not trying to hide it because that’s the point. I’m on board.
Just saw him in concert (second time) a few weeks ago. He is legend, definitely watching this.
When to his Concert, AWESOME LOVED HIM FOR SO LONG
This is so friggin hilarious knowing what a sweet and respectful person he actually is xD I cant wait to see it!
I’m so happy to see the real Weird Al have a cameo in this movie. I’m going to love this!
The irony of him playing a music executive is the juiciest bit of it all.
He’s playing Tony Scotti so hopefully it’s more than just a cameo
That is his real wife next to him waving in the crowd too.
Just finished watching it and it was absolutely awesome! I loved it! Loved the cameos! It was obvious it was fun to do and it was a love letter to your career.
A parody biopic about a parody artist 🤣 genius! This is going to be funny
In case you are not picking up on this, this is a satire of self serving rock-star-biopics which either gloss over or completely ignore controversy.
Since Weird Al's biggest controversy is not having express permission to parody one particular song and not getting married until he was forty, they are making it all up.
Jokes are more funny when you have to explain them, right?
I'm just throwing this out here... I somehow think that maybe, just possibly, there's a teensy itty bitty amount of a tiny little bit of creative theory going on with the story. I mean, that whole bathroom recording session scene... c'mon, *really*?! We're supposed to believe that happened?!
But man, if it's all true, what a ride you've had, Al Yankovic. What a ride indeed. Can't wait to see it!
This is 100% accurate. Wait til you find out that Billie Eilish is secretly Al and Madonna's love child.
Oops, spoilers
The bathroom thing is real, back in the day, it was the cheep man sound room for making demo's. Lot of artists did this
@@JConnollystudio : Yeah, that's the joke. The comment was jokingly pointing out that the bathroom recording scene is one of the very few things in this trailer that is actually true. Al has talked about how he got a nice echo effect in the bathroom, so he would record in the bathroom doorway. This allowed him to step in and out and have echo only on the parts of the track he wanted.
I love Daniel Radcliffe, he’s so good at every role he has. No exception here based on this trailer.
Do you like Weird Al? I've been a big Yankovic fan ever since the release of his 1985 album, Dare to be Stupid. Before that, I really didn't understand any of his work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Dare to be Stupid where Al's presence became more apparent. I think "Living with a Hernia" was his undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Bermuda, Jay, and Schwartz. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Foil. In this song, Weird Al addresses the problems of abusive political authority. One More Minute is the most moving Doo-wop of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a**hole. Weird Al's solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like Word Games and Amish Paradise. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, Eat It. But I also think Weird Al works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is "White and Nerdy", a great, great song, a personal favorite.
White and Nerdy is my favorite because you can replace "White" with "Asian" and few other words and it would still be pretty accurate. And its funny of course.
Well, this is certainly a take on American Psycho
This is proof that I'll never have access to a time machine. For if I did, I would have taken a copy of this movie, gone back in time, and shown it to myself yesterday.
They literally turned the Funny or Die sketch into a real movie and I love it.
I can't wait to see this: the parody of the story of Wierd Al's life!! Yes...... it's about time! You can only watch UHF over and over for just so many years...... We needed a new movie!! Al, you are "The Man 2.0", we love you, Brother!!
A parody of a parody. The funniest man on earth. Love you Wierdo.
I didn't knew that daniel could be so on spot for a role, he's great
Thank You Al!
You help me make sense of the madness that is reality.
Finally, a movie that I genuinely want to see.
This is comedic genius! 🤣
I love that Weird Al's voice comes out of Daniel Radcliffe when he performs. Brilliant! This is going to be so good!!!
please release it in cinemas. We need to see this on the big screen.
Have enjoyed Al since he first started sending stuff to Dr. Demento. Seen him at Orange County Fair a few times. Fun show.
Damn.... Magnificent. Cast, story, humor... couldn't have asked for more. This is going to be amazing, no doubt.
I think I might die laughing from this trailer alone. Danielle Radcliffe is the perfect choice for this. I've loved your music since I was a kid. Best birthday ever was catching your concert in Penticton, BC a few years back. Can't wait to watch this.
Danielle Radcliffe? Did she play Carrie Potter?
@@revengefrommars No no, she played Herminoe. It was Emit Watson who played Harry. (Forgive my early morning auto correct. I clearly did not pay enough attention to it. lol)
Now if we can get a Danny Elfman biopic maybe he can get Rupert Grint to star as him.
Puns aside, Daniel Radcliffe has been in some really weird movies as an adult. This fits perfectly.
When Funny or Die did that fake trailer a few years ago, I kept thinking, I wish someone would really make this. Thank you, for making my wish come true!
I know!! I said to both Al and to Eric Appel on Twitter that it needed to be a full movie.. and finally it has happened! YAY!
Now we just need a GI Joe movie based on the Funny Or Die Ballad of GI Joe.
BRO NOT ONLY ARE YOU GETTING THIS, BUT YOUNGER YOU IS PLAYED BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE OMG CONGRATS DUDE!!!! Youre whole journey has been crazy to watch as I grew up. My dad used to show me your funny popular song spin offs like "they see me mowing" and all the Michael Jackson ones and stuff. I always thought you were such a cool dude and its so awesome to see how far you've came. You deserve this weird al! keep being weird!! ❤❤❤
Omg, this is literally the same trailer that Funny or Die did in 2013, but turned into a feature film. RAD!!!
Finally, a biopic that displays Dr. Demento as the career making genius he is!
Can we talk about how the guy “Weird Al” throws the tape to is played by the real Weird Al?
The movie was great. Thank you very much. I grew up on your music and I thoroughly enjoyed it
So many years ago I was introduced to you as a kid with a cassette. My mother didn't like ya and took it away. Did not matter though I was hooked and been listening ever since. Just quality work all around and here is to many more years!
He aint reading this bruh...
I don't know that I've been more excited for a movie in years. I'm watching this the second it comes out!
It's been a while since I've actually felt excited about seeing a new movie. This one fills the prescription!
Same. The minute I saw the trailer, I'm like "alright, I need to watch this".
This could be the best Musical Bio pic Spoof since Dewey Cox. Love Weird Al Yankovic so much as an Artist and Actor. I also love UHF a lot as a spoof of late 80's TV.
Pretty sure Al's parents actively supported him, so this'll definetely be a parody
yes, good job, you got the joke.
I'm not too sure. I thought his parents supported him too, but that was the only thing in this trailer giving me red flags. If it is a parody, it'll be pretty subtle.
@@ScottKorin wasn’t sure yet, not gonna lie lol
He went to school to study architecture
It’s about time we got a totally true biopic about the life of Weird Al Yankovic. I always suspected he and Madonna had a thing. Can’t wait to see what else we never knew about him.
I suspected him and Judy Tenuta (rip)
Awesome movie! Thank you for being who you are!🎉🎉
Looking forward to it! Who here remembers (you have to be at least 65) the fleeting but GREAT 60s 'news' interviews/commentaries on current topics then, presented in the (about) 2 or 3 minute format, where the commenter's voice was a snatch of a current song. Hilarious at the time, haven't seen that repeated any decade since. I've wondered if Weird Al was inspired by that.
I love the twist of Al being a foot taller than Radcliffe! Even the chick playing Madonna was taller 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This looks amazing. (although I am a little torn... wishing it were a real biopic about his life - which I'm sure was interesting enough without needing to parody biopics) Either way, I will see it because I love the stuff Al creates! Looks like it comes out in about a week... can't wait! :)
... pretty sure it's both.
It's Weird Al, parody is what he does.
November 4th is 2 months away
There have been a few documentaries made that covered the major interesting points in Al's life. This looks like a biography with added humor, creative license, and parodies of other biographies.
So he never actually made out with Madonna ?