Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for August 30
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here.
Daniel Radcliffe makes out with Evan Rachel Wood, as the two portray "Weird Al" Yankovic and Madonna in a recently released trailer for an upcoming biopic.
"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" features the parody songwriter's rise to fame, including his meeting with Madonna. Radcliffe's look for the film includes Weird Al's curly locks and his moustache. Wood's look as Madonna includes her teased blonde hair and dark eye makeup.
The trailer shows the "Like A Virgin" singer arriving at Weird Al's home to request he parody one of her songs.
The trailer then cuts to the make out session between the two.
Daniel Radcliffe portrays "Weird Al" Yankovic, left. (Getty Images/The Roku Original)
Evan Rachel Wood portrays Madonna. (The Roku Original)
‘HARRY POTTER’ STAR DANIEL RADCLIFFE REVEALS WHY HE WON'T GET SOCIAL MEDIA
"All I wanted was to make up new words to a song that already exists," Radcliffe, playing Yankovic, says in the trailer while talking about his creative process. "I’m tired of everyone thinking I’m some kind of joke."
Radcliffe was actually chosen by Yankovic himself for the biopic. The "Harry Potter" star revealed that a silly moment in 2010 led to him landing the role.
"When I talked to Al for the first time, I was like, 'I'm immensely flattered by the idea that you would pick me to play you, but like, why me?'" he said during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."
Daniel Radcliffe was handpicked by Weird Al for the biopic. (Suzi Pratt/Getty Images for Turner)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER
"I sang 'The Elements' next to Colin Farrell and a very bemused Rihanna, who I think was like, 'Who is this kid and why is he singing all of the elements?'" Radcliffe recalled. "And I guess Al saw that and was like, 'This guy maybe gets it.' And so picked me."
Radcliffe also gushed about meeting Yankovic and having the opportunity to work alongside him for the film.
"He's the best," Radcliffe said during an interview with "Good Morning America."
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The biopic will premiere on The Roku Channel on Nov. 4. (Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
"I know everyone says this about him, but it's so lovely to meet somebody that you look up to and you know as a hero to so many people, and to have them just be kind and fun and sweet. I can now go to my grave saying that I've had accordion lessons with Weird Al."
"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" will premiere Nov. 4 on The Roku Channel.
Trending
Fox News Entertainment
Get a daily look at the top news in music, movies, television and more in the entertainment industry.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.