Roku released stills today from its musical biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Among these stills was Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) appearing as Oprah Winfrey. Brunson will star in the film alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Julianne Nicholson and Toby Huss.
“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” Synopsis
Daniel Radcliff is “Weird” Al Yankovic in the unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician of our time. From a conventional upbringing where playing the accordion was a sin, Al rebelled and made his dream of changing the words to world-renowned songs come true. An instant success and sex symbol, Al lives an excessive lifestyle and pursues an infamous romance that nearly destroys him. With Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, and an A-list cast of thousands their agents won’t let us reveal.
Directed by Eric Appel
Written by Eric Appel and ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood
RELATED: The 2022 Emmy Awards HISTORIC Nominations including Quinta Brunson, and MORE!
Quinta Brunson is best known for her role as the creator, executive producer and star of the hit ABC series Abbott Elementary for which she recently received three Emmy nominations. The workplace mockumentary follows a group of dedicated, passionate teachers and their slightly tone-deaf principal who, while outnumbered and underfunded, love what they do. Even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
The Roku Channel is the exclusive home of Roku Originals. From award-winning scripted entertainment and engaging documentaries to new breakout unscripted series, Roku Originals gives viewers free access to bold, fresh entertainment from the biggest names in Hollywood. Half of the top 10 on-demand titles by reach on The Roku Channel in 2021 were Roku Originals.
