Weird: The Al Yankovic Storys Rainn Wilson on the Boogie Nights Inspired Pool Scene

Cowritten by Weird Al Yankovic and director Eric Appel, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is the People s Choice Awardwinning, appropriately parodied musical biopic of the man himself. Featuring an ensemble cast portraying a full roster of celebrity cameos, this hysterical movie chronicles Yankovics (played by Daniel Radcliffe) very true, and at times challenged, rise to satire stardom. In the film, Rainn Wilson portrays Dr. Demento, Yankovics mentor of sorts who aids the young man in his quest for comedy. During his interview with Collider, Wilson touched on the brief 18 days it took for the cast and crew to film Weird, crediting this feat to his and director Appels stint with Funny or Die, and other sketchcomedy. On top of knowing the ins and outs of quickmoving comedy, Wilson ascribes the films positive reception to the great talent, Radcliffes dedication, and the 14 to 15hour days. Joining Wilson and Radcliffe on the film are Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna, Quinta Brunson as Op