If anyone had doubts in regards to the lack of historic veracity of the upcoming Daniel Radcliffe-starring “Bizarre Al” Yankovic biopic Bizarre, they have been totally confirmed within the movie’s hilarious, first official trailer, which dropped this morning (Aug. 29).
In it, a younger Yankovic is forbidden by his dad and mom from pursuing his accordion-fueled polka music goals, setting him on a rebellious path towards turning into the best-selling pop parodist of all time. We watch Yankovic’s preliminary burst of inspiration to transform The Knack’s “My Sharona” into “My Bologna,” pep talks from mentor Dr. Demento (Rainn Wilson), a lusty encounter with Madonna (Evan Rachel Wooden) and Al’s eventual descent into alcohol- and drug-driven depravity as he turns into a worldwide phenomenon.
Yankovic himself seems briefly as a file firm govt, as does Will Forte, who suffers the indignity of Radcliffe placing out a lit cigarette on his hand. As beforehand reported, Bizarre shall be launched Nov. 4 completely on The Roku Channel.
Additionally arriving in November is The Illustrated Al songbook (Z2 Comics), which can spotlight a career-spanning number of Yankovic’s music in comedian type. Among the many artists collaborating are Drew Friedman, Danny Hellman, Fred Harper, Sam Viviano and Felipe Sobriero.
Yankovic is within the mist of his Unlucky Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ailing-Suggested Self-importance Tour, which visits Springfield, Mo., tomorrow.
