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Eat It Haters! Weird Al Biopic With Daniel Radcliffe Just Scored A HUGE Emmy Nod And We're Officially Obsessed
OMG you guys! Sound the accordions and break out the Hawaiian shirts because the best news just dropped from Hollywood, and we are literally screaming! Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, the movie that had us laughing until we cried, has officially snagged a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Television Movie. And yes, we are LIVING for this!
This is not a drill! The totally bonkers, absolutely brilliant, and 100 percent unauthorized (and mostly untrue) biopic that took the world by storm is now in the running for one of TV’s highest honors. The Roku Channel original is going head-to-head with some major players, but honestly, does any other movie feature a shirtless Daniel Radcliffe battling drug lords with an accordion? We think not!
For anyone who thought a movie about the king of parody songs would be just a silly little project, think again! Weird has been a critical darling since it premiered, already snagging a Critics Choice Award earlier this year. This Emmy nod just cements what we already knew: this movie is an absolute masterpiece of musical humor and comedic genius.
Let's get one thing straight. This isn't your typical, stuffy biopic. The film, co-written by Al Yankovic himself, takes the entire biopic genre and turns it on its head. It’s a parody of a biopic about a man who writes parodies. It's so meta and so brilliant! The story hilariously fabricates Al's life, showing him as a rebellious, hard-partying rock god who has a steamy, world-destroying affair with none other than Madonna and gets into a jungle gunfight with Pablo Escobar. It's completely unhinged in the best way possible, perfectly channeling the chaotic energy of Weird Al's iconic stage roots and music videos.
And can we please have a moment of silence for Daniel Radcliffe’s performance? The man who was once Harry Potter completely transformed into the polka prince. Forget wands and spells; Radcliffe strapped on an accordion, grew out that signature curly hair, and gave us a performance so committed, so wild, and so unbelievably funny that we almost forgot he ever went to Hogwarts. He captured the pure, unadulterated joy and weirdness that has made Al a legend for decades. The man learned to play the accordion for this role, people! That's called commitment!
The Television Academy didn't just stop at honoring the movie as a whole. The iconic Evan Rachel Wood also earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her jaw-dropping portrayal of a conniving, power-hungry Madonna. She was an absolute scene-stealer, perfectly capturing the Material Girl’s 80s ambition with a hilarious, villainous twist. Her chemistry with Radcliffe was electric, creating a pop culture power couple so toxic and fantastic that we couldn’t look away.
This nomination is a massive win not just for the cast and crew, but for comedy itself. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story proved that you don't need a massive theatrical budget or a somber, dramatic story to get noticed during awards season. All you need is a killer script, a cast willing to get wonderfully weird, and the musical stylings of a living legend. The film celebrated creativity, individuality, and the power of daring to be different, all while making us spit out our popcorn with laughter.
So will Weird take home the gold on Emmy night? We are crossing all our fingers and toes! In a sea of serious dramas and true-crime thrillers, this burst of pure, unadulterated fun feels like exactly what Hollywood needs. It’s a tribute to a musical icon that’s just as original and hilarious as the man himself.
If you haven't seen it yet, what are you even waiting for? Run, don't walk, to stream Weird: The Al Yankovic Story for free on The Roku Channel. The saga of Weird Al is now officially Emmy-nominated, and that's a story that's anything but lame
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