Fans Don’t Recognize Daniel Radcliffe As Weird Al Yankovic!

Daniel Radcliffe just got a role he’s sure to remember!

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He was cast as Weird Al Yankovic in his upcoming Roku exclusive biopic.

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The biopic is titled “WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story.”

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The film currently does not have a release date.

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Filming began in Los Angeles earlier this month.

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Radcliffe was photographed around the set wearing a curly black wig.

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He is also sporting longer, darker eyebrows and a mustache.

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For his part, Weird Al is “absolutely thrilled” Radcliffe is playing him in the film.

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“I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for,” he added.

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