WEIRD:
The Al Yankovich Story

WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story

 

CREATED BY

  • Al Yankovic
  • Eric Appel

STARRING

  • Daniel Radcliffe

LATEST INFO

The Roku Original film will star Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role of “Weird Al” Yankovic. The biopic holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like “Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle. WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

  • 2022
    St. Louis Film Critics Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Soundtrack
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2022
    Hollywood Music In Media Award
    Winner
    Best Original Song – Streamed Film (No Theatrical Release)
    Weird Al Yankovic, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2022
    Hollywood Music In Media Award
    Nominee
    Best Original Score – Streamed Live Action Film (No Theatrical Release)
    Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2022
    Hollywood Music In Media Award
    Nominee
    Best Music Themed Film, Biopic or Musical
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    WGA Award
    Nominee
    TV & New Media Motion Pictures
    Weird Al Yankovic, Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    Wendy OBrien, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    Weird Al Yankovic, Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Adweek Award
    Winner
    Midnight Madness
    Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Television Critics Association Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    St. Louis Film Critics Association Award
    Winner
    Best Comedy Film
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
    Weird Al Yankovic, “Now You Know”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
    Nominee
    Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production
    Weird Al Yankovic, “Now You Know”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
    Nominee
    Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film
    Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Satellite Award
    Nominee
    Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Evan Rachel Wood, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Satellite Award
    Winner
    Best Motion Picture Made for Television
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    San Diego Film Critics Society Award
    Winner
    Best Comedic Performance
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    San Diego Film Critics Society Award
    Nominee
    Best Use of Music
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Winner
    Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
    Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    PGA Award
    Winner
    Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures
    Max Silva, Joe Farrell, Whitney Hodack, Weird Al Yankovic, Lia Buman, Mike Farah, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    Jamie Kennedy, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series
    Evan Rachel Wood, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Limited Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Sound Editing in a Non-Serial Program
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Sound Mixing in a Non-Serial Program
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Cinematography in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Picture Editing in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Music Composition in A Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Limited Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Nominee
    Best Casting & Ensemble in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Online Film & Television Association Award
    Winner
    Best Motion Picture
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    North Carolina Film Critics Association
    Nominee
    Tar Heel Award
    Evan Rachel Wood, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Adweek Award
    Winner
    Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    International Online Cinema Award
    Nominee
    Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Golden Reel Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Feature
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Gold Derby Award
    Nominee
    Limited/Movie Supporting Actress
    Evan Rachel Wood, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Gold Derby Award
    Nominee
    Limited/Movie Actor
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Gold Derby Award
    Winner
    TV Movie
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Eddie Award
    Winner
    Best Edited Feature Film – Non-Theatrical
    Jamie Kennedy, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    DGA Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series
    Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Primetime EMMY Award
    Winner
    Outstanding Television Movie
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Adweek Award
    Winner
    Best Movie Made for Television
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Cinema Audio Society Award
    Winner
    Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Non-Theatrical Motion Picture or Limited Series
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    BAFTA TV Award
    Nominee
    Male Performance in a Comedy Programme
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2023
    Awards Daily Cooler Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Grammy Award
    Nominee
    Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media
    Weird Al Yankovic, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Winner
    Best Writing in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie
    Weird Al Yankovic, Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Nominee
    Best Original Song
    Weird Al Yankovic, “Now You Know”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Nominee
    Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie
    Rainn Wilson, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Nominee
    Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie
    Evan Rachel Wood, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Nominee
    Best Directing in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie
    Eric Appel, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Nominee
    Best Actor in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie
    Daniel Radcliffe, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Astra Television Award
    Winner
    Best Streaming Movie
    “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”
  • 2024
    Artios Award
    Nominee
    Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Film – Non-Theatrical Release
    Wendy OBrien, Laura Aughton, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”