As trailers have made clear,Weird: The Al Yankovic Storyis not your typical musician biopic.
“I was sort of the casting director for that particular pool scene,” Yankovic said.
Thankfully a bunch of people showed up and we were able to pull it off!

‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson plays Oprah Winfrey in the Daniel Radcliffe-led Weird Al Yankovic biopic.Roku
I still can’t believe that actually happened."
Of these cameos, Radcliffe’s personal favorite wasJorma Taccone’s performance as Pee-wee Herman.
“I would see him walking around set, and would just get immediately distracted,” Radcliffe said.
“He’s incredible.”
Weird: The Al Yankovic Storybegins streaming on the Roku Channel on Nov. 4.
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