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Daniel Radcliffe Captures ‘Bizarre Al’ Yankovic’s Essence In Biopic Trailer

Actor Daniel Radcliffe captures the essence of Grammy-winning comic and parody artist “Bizarre Al” Yankovic within the new trailer for the imminent biopic “Bizarre.”

In a teaser trailer launched Tuesday for the Roku authentic movie, Radcliffe sports activities Yankovic’s tight Afro curls and thick mustache, and looks bare-chested onstage with an accordion.

Because the trailer continues, Radcliffe wears a couple of diversifications of tropical-themed shirts, an merchandise that Yankovic has worn right through his illustrious profession. When the inside track of Radcliffe’s upcoming position first broke in February, the “Harry Potter” actor mentioned he took the section very severely.

“Dressed in the Hawaiian blouse is a big accountability that I don’t take calmly,” Radcliffe mentioned in a observation, “and I’m venerated to in spite of everything percentage with the sector the completely 100% unassailably true tale of Bizarre Al’s wicked and scandalous existence.”

“Bizarre” explores the lifetime of Yankovic around the final 4 many years. The movie is being offered as an “untold true tale,” chronicling Yankovic’s ascension to repute with hits like “Consume It” and “Like a Surgeon” — in addition to his “torrid superstar amorous affairs and famously wicked way of life,” in step with Selection.

Yankovic and Eric Appel, who directed the Roku authentic movie, co-wrote the script in combination.

There’s no liberate date for the movie as of but.

Yankovic is the best-selling comedy recording artist of all time. As a parody artist, he’s reworked present hits and created tune cult classics like “White & Nerdy,” “Any other One Rides the Bus” and “Smells Like Nirvana.”