Weird Al Yankovic Recorded His First Single in a Public Bathroom

[@TheRealLeesyKate]

Now make a biopic where Elijah Wood and Daniel Radcliffe play each other

[@dama9150]

I still get them confused...

[@sophierobinson2738]

@@dama9150 Elijah has big, round eyes.

[@js2010ish]

Lol

[@GoodJuju.8D]

Awesome! 😁👍

[@dama9150]

@@sophierobinson2738 Correction: Doughy beautiful big round eyes...

[@RHCole]

I can see why they chose Daniel Radcliffe for this role as he and Al have the same energy. Both are very subdued and restrained until you talk to them, and then there is this bubbling energy and creative passion that just comes out and suddenly they're gesticulating wildly with their whole body and going off about whatever topic you just brought up on a long and winding tangent.

[@astonewithnomoss]

Well said! And they both seem so kind.

[@picklefish74]

Nice word usage.

[@RyanMatthewsSounds]

My my, Ryan. Well written. It seems to describe me too. 🙂

[@picklefish74]

Sounds like me when I used to read bedtime stories to my son when he was little.

[@juliamckenzie4510]

And we love them for it!!!

[@TheRealSullyG]

I was lucky enough to see a screening of this film, and seriously, RUN (don’t walk) to go see it. It is absolutely hilarious.

[@simonetanzi5103]

This man just will not age

[@michael1234252]

Don't forget to RUN with scissors.

[@JillKnapp]

@@simonetanzi5103 I want to know his secret, but I think we all know his secret is clean livin', being curious, joyful and kind; finding wonder and silliness in simple things, and avoiding drama. They say at age 40 you have the face you've earned, and he is effortlessly glowing at 63. Al has won at life. ❤️

[@Geektoid]

I shall run from my bedroom to my living room as if I were on fire and zombies were chasing me, and the zombies had bees in their mouth, and the bees were stinging everything in sight...

[@mariellarojas8562]

It hurts me that Jim Carrey is not starring in this movie

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

The fact that Al himself played a record exec making fun of him when he was younger was absolute GOLD! Al really is an awesome guy...had that absolute fortune and joy to run into him many years ago and he was so gracious and generous with his time. Complete class act!

[@fatpad00]

It reminds me of Mike Myers playing the exec in Bohemian Rhapsody

[@8rawsushi]

Truly, one of the best Concerts I have ever taken My Daughter to was the "Running With Scissors" Tour, the quick change alone was magical.

[@8bitchiptune420]

"I've heard enough". I know what he did there. LOL

[@ConnieWoods]

I have to agree with you. I also met him many years ago while standing outside of an L.A. club and he remains one of the nicest people I have ever met in L.A. Just a genuinely sweet person. I'm so glad he is enjoying this success.

[@Dorelaxen]

I got to meet him a few years back at a 30th anniversary showing of UHF. He stayed after the movie to meet everyone that wanted to meet him. Just the absolute best guy.

[@dougdeveloper8850]

I love Weird Al because he always visibly seems to be happy about something.

[@rebeccawildman8787]

The man radiates joy and it’s contagious even just watching him on a screen!

[@nbooth]

He has twice as much face as a normal human, and it's all happy.

[@Primalxbeast]

People joke that the sad "Weird Al" meme from the picture taken of him at an airport was a disguise because nobody would recognize him if he wasn't smiling.

[@albertaadams4640]

He did break the Behind The Music curse were his life got even better after it aired instead of worse

[@BrendanWhelan]

And the fact he lost both of his parents from CO2 poisoning in their house not that long ago makes me wonder how he does it...

[@MythicalPhoebe]

Daniel Radcliffe and Weird Al both seem like such amazing people. they just give off a friendly energy.

[@tcrpgfan]

And it's a weird instance where the actor does look like the person his character is based off of.

[@TheRavenfish9]

Truly the perfect energy casting. Two kind guys having a good time.

[@astonewithnomoss]

These three are just the sweetest people in show biz. They're all so kind and sincere and enthusiastic. It's a rare treat.

[@oddespenjenssen2236]

Indeed. I would lose all faith in humanity if they turned out to be puppy-eating nazis or something. Not much danger of that though, thankfully.

[@billybatson7852]

There are actually tons of great people in Hollywood. The bad eggs just get a lot more attention.

[@johndangerbenedictarnold7862]

Idk I’ve story’s about Alfred that would shock you. 🧌

[@Stringer13ell]

Men can't be women

[@if_art015]

Seth Myers is rude in restaurants

[@AndyAcker]

I DJed a donut-eating contest this summer at a company picnic, and the organizers said: "can you play some fun music while the contestants compete?" I basically stood there, waiting for the right moment to play "Eat It." Probably my most proud moment as a DJ. Weird Al takes me back to being a kid and collecting all of his albums!

[@Jonathan-cx6jl]

Beautiful

[@andipatel5044]

Really nice work man

[@The_Chameleon]

nice

[@ambiguous974]

😆 🍩

[@kamilpustula2454]

Absolute perfection. Donats, contest, Ëat it. Man, cudos, you did id right1

[@The_Great_Eye]

"I did fight a Colombian death squad." Yeah Al we've all seen party in the CIA

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hey

[@Alexaq268]

252 likes and only one reply? I will fix that

[@Alexaq268]

Real

[@EnergeticSpark63]

@@Alexaq268 hey

[@Alexaq268]

@@EnergeticSpark63 hey

[@lorraineclark4413]

I'm so glad Daniel is rich enough that he can chose whatever projects he likes. Everything he's done since Harry has been original & interesting with amazing casts. I can't WAIT until the next season of Miracle Workers comes out.

[@maddiejordan7418]

100% agreed! Guns Akimbo is one of my favorite movies of his, but the Weird Al movie is peak Daniel Radcliffe. It was perfect.

[@Marie45610]

He did that straight out of the Harry Potter role. He did a great job picking roles that are so far away from Harry Potter after the franchise was over.

[@HQofrandom]

One of his first roles after Harry Potter was Swiss Army Man, one of the best roles of all time

[@sanderkiki]

Horns was such an amazing movie too.

[@Bangalangs]

I liked Swiss Army Man.

[@ChrisSztybel]

Weird Al is literally one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. People think I’m joking and it’s not something to joke about.

[@bsquared4604]

Agreed! I've seen him a couple of times and he is so great live. Very talented guy!

[@kareninalabama]

And he is so gracious to the fans! I have a friend who has waited backstage with her accordion numerous times, and he always makes time to greet the fans and has signed her accordion each time she asked.

[@billyleake3571]

I got to see him live for the first time a couple of months ago and I couldn't agree more. It was a phenomenal show

[@amyehlers3825]

Yes! We saw him in Vegas, as an opening to one of his tours and he was amazing. Through all the costume changes and songs he was nonstop. Then we met him after the show and couldn't have been the nicest guy.

[@VileMisanthrope]

The second time I saw him in concert was mine and my wife's first date.

[@rebeccamaracle2878]

It's unusual to see a three-person interview where nobody is faking their admiration of each other.

[@PatternLand]

All three of them are considered all around decent people as far as people in their business go lol

[@warrenbutt3746]

The other one that comes to mind is, oddly, another Weird Al interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon. Something about Weird Al just seems to make everyone the best possible version of themselves.

[@grilledleeks6514]

A very accurate observation.

[@spencerwelchii573]

Rebecca, you should check out Graham Norton he is a U.K. chat show host that has 2 or more person interviews all the time.

[@PeagleTX]

@@warrenbutt3746 the Mr. Rogers Effect.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

I never get tired of seeing Daniel Interviewed. So glad his career has continued on and is so diverse. Never would have imagined him playing Weird Al. I must check it out!

[@deea6240]

I was tickled to learn he met his girlfriend in Flint, MI, right up the road from where I live. It seemed so…normal😊

[@BassByTheBay]

I love that Al has been so successful for so long without having any drug issues or scandals. Sometimes nice guys _do_ finish first.

[@walter9724]

He's a Christian and abstained from drug and alcohol

[@treetopjones737]

@@walter9724 Fine if he is, but you don't need religion to do that.

[@jackwhitbread4583]

​@@walter9724 yeah and I'm a devout atheist who doesn't drink or do drugs, Christians do not have a monopoly on sober living

[@user-pi1lb4tf2f]

​@@treetopjones737Religion can help but the credit is well deserved by the person. Weird Al is a great artist as much as a person.

[@Fulbor]

​@@walter9724oh wow hats off to him! Never would have guessed he subscribes to a religion full of paedophiles that prioritize financial gains over their constituents well being. Even more impressive he turned out to be a decent person

[@grilledleeks6514]

Weird Al is such a treasure. Honestly Daniel is on his way to being a legend too. Guy really cares about being a GOOD actor, and it shows.

[@gspendlove]

I remember Al's Behind the Music special on VH1. His cracks are legendary in my mind. But the funniest thing he said was, "And then my third album went Gold instead of Platinum! I had to get the MEDIUM-SIZED Jacuzzi!" while sobbing. I laughed myself silly at that.

[@bonniewylie3287]

😂 Beautiful!

[@no1nestandsalone387]

He’s flipping hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@treetopjones737]

Real life: billionaires whine that they won't be able to have twelve mansions if they have to pay their share of taxes.

[@kayc_x3]

Weird Al is the best. He’s so talented musically and lyrically, hilarious, and a truly kind person. His Wikipedia page is worth a read if you want to learn his actual history

[@enigmalfidelity]

The fact that we know Al has taken the time to read it and scrutinize it gives hope that its an accurate bio. xD

[@c.w.9501]

Daniel Radcliffe is the most down-to-earth and humble star ever. Right out the gate he's directing all the attention to Al and gives Al the seat closest to Seth. Daniel is so much more relevant right now, but he always defers to others. Such a class act.

[@TheDivayenta]

Yet the film is about Al. His spoofs are epic and timeless, IMO because of his musical and comic talent.

[@Thomas-nb7vz]

@@TheDivayenta long live then goat. he was the og actor that started franchise movies. he wasnt perfect, but he is the original hero.

[@broadymorden1222]

@@Thomas-nb7vz don’t let Luke Skywalker know

[@TheFrygar]

What a weird comment. The producers literally tell the stars who will sit where so there's no confusion. It is not up to Radcliffe. In no way is Daniel more "relevant" than Weird Al - goofy covers are always in style, and they are sitting here talking about a major production that is literally ABOUT Weird Al. I'm sure Radcliffe is great, but the comment is ill conceived.

[@monicasmm]

@@TheFrygar maybe for older generations but a lot of people in their 20s and younger don’t know much about Al or know him at all. I mean even Daniel said he first learned about him on the Simpsons. Daniel is definitely much more relevant in pop culture even a decade after the Harry Potter series ended.

[@jacksongill8880]

I was a stormtrooper at one of his shows, afterwards too many people were crammed into a portable trailer due to rain for his autograph session, it was hot, it was miserable. Didn't matter, he was 100% caring to every fan there.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I never realized how truly musically gifted Al is. He’s such an icon & also he seems like a really genuinely great guy

[@cicalinarrot]

I read “Daniel Radcliffe and Weird Al Yankovic”, I realize we live in the best possible timeline.

[@anthonyzullo]

I mean...turns around to see the world of fire*...I mean, I guess lmao we are seeing all my comic book heroes on live action movies so I'm cool...

[@robertsmelt6638]

Sadly, I have to mention Donald Trump.

[@daspooperidunncurr8379]

Proof that we live in the multiverse and our separate timelines are intertwined.

[@NavariteAzuth]

Bold stance.... Bold stance

[@pmcmanus420]

@@robertsmelt6638 - OH GAWD... I knew you were going to do that!!!

[@chickadee677]

Al's original song, Velvet Elvis is my favorite song. The harmonies are incredible. I saw him perform this live and it was even better His band is beyond belief talented. They've been together for 40 years and are so tight that they blend into a unified organism.

[@manp1039]

Velvet Elvis kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauWdH53j5iYibM

[@00SmileTime00]

Plenty of Al's best songs are his originals. "Your horoscope for today" and "Everything you know is wrong" will always be two of my faves

[@david2869]

I guess you like The Police, too? That's the style that "Velvet Elvis" was made from. My favorite "Weird Al" song is "Slime Creatures from Outer Space", also an original work.

[@manp1039]

@@00SmileTime00 "Your Horoscope for Today" kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZjCZZVjZsaKgck "Weird Al Yankovic - Everything You Know Is Wrong" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYXLnYx-m66Jl5o

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

My son and I saw him perform this back in August and it was amazing. You're absolutely right about his band. One of the tightest groups I've ever heard.

[@LyallaTime]

I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel and Erin (his girlfriend) while they were first dating almost a decade ago during the filming of 'Horns'. They were absolutely a joy to hang out with, Daniel was hilarious, and Erin was so much fun. I saw Weird Al perform live a few years ago in Vancouver and it's still the best live show I've ever seen.

[@aboxinspace]

Oh my gosh, is Erin the actress from "Horns"? That movie was strange but so much fun

[@CreativeLib]

@@aboxinspace No, the actress in Horns is Juno Temple. It think the poster is just saying that Daniel's girlfriend was there while he was filming "Horns". It's a great movie!

[@askshane100]

At the zoo?

[@AA-qb7ni]

I really hope Daniel gets recognition for this cos he's super underrated for his roles outside HP.

[@2TMON]

Amish Paradise is still one of the greatest songs ever made

[@agentorange81]

Filming that scene of the video in reverse to play forwards WITH MOUTHING THE LYRICS IN REVERSE! Wow that's what impressed me lol he spoke the lyrics in reverse somehow to play back normal

[@elizabethgeorge168]

That and White & Nerdy are my absolute fav Weird Al songs

[@vitd5283]

coolio didnt give him permission to record it

[@ralphgizzip4408]

Amish Paradise, All About The Pentiums, and Word Crimes are my favorites.

[@Thomas-vc3un]

Yes...but I love CNR, in the style of The White Stripes.

[@1patrioticscots]

Saw Al live and gotta say...dude puts on a show. Non-stop the whole time, vocals where great, and there was a zillion costume changes.

[@anonymouscoder7791]

Daniel Radcliffe is such a sweetheart. The way he sat on the next seat, so he could give primary seat to Al.. ..... He was my first crush... and will always have a special place in my heart...

[@pablofonseca13411]

It’s so important to understand the impact that he had on the industry of music and how iconic he actually is. he created the songs that we love and will remember bard the first love of music and the songs he parodied. Iv seen him so many times.. he is such a performer and is a rock star truly.

[@Zelmel]

Weird Al is genuinely a class act of a human being.

[@sandrameads1124]

I was blessed enough to see Weird Al live at Carowinds in NC. It was the most entertaining show that I have ever been to and I've been to 463 live shows.

[@kinsmed]

Daniel is a good interview. Al is zany, unpredictable and time flies by. The two are a historical moment. I haven't had the patience to watch a movie in years. But this is one of those moments.

[@astonewithnomoss]

Radcliffe, Yankovic, and Forte in one clip???? I can't wait for this movie!

[@utubefreshie]

That short clip made me laugh so hard! Recognized Will Forte immediately with his voice and way of talking. Hilarious!

[@smoothrocky1847]

I thought the Sea Captain comment didn't get the reaction it deserved.

[@KingNothing22]

@@smoothrocky1847 don't forget Black, Lennon, and Wilson.

[@smoothrocky1847]

​@@KingNothing22- I wouldn’t dare but they’re not in this clip. Will Forte is the voice of the Sea Captain from the later lock-down shows.

[@hugocgarcia6987]

As a kid in the 80’s, I use to love Weird Al’s parody songs cause they would make me smile, laugh, be happy.

[@tempestates13]

I didn't know Weird Al had a show back in the 80s. It's currently on Tubi.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

The actors who played his parents are also great dramatic actors that just make this so much funnier. “Your father and I just think you should stop being yourself and doing the things you love.”😅

[@kasperchristensen8416]

Weird Al doing a parody movie of Weird Al's life in which he meets himself from the past is just meta level 9000+ 😵‍💫

[@utubefreshie]

This interview was pure good vibes! Now I wanna see the movie.

[@TheDuality0fMan]

Seth has interviewed some of the most beautiful people and joked around with some of the funniest, but the only thing I've ever been envious of is him getting that hug from Weird Al.

[@rsr789]

Amish Paradise is still my hands down favorite Weird Al song... and the fact that he wrote it over 80 years before Pastime Paradise is even more amazing 😛

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Love that song too. I play it in my car when it comes on

[@yourinnerlawyer4035]

It's so damn good.

[@Kenji183]

amish paradise was made in the early 90's which is 32 years ago not 80

[@rsr789]

@@Kenji183 The joke: you missed it. I'll you a hint: think 1899.

[@superdrummerboy1028]

@@Kenji183 😑

[@jasongoad1084]

Who doesn't love Weird Al?!? He is awesome!

[@randonn_nes2181]

"He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life" ~Homer Simpson

[@jaybrybry]

He's annoying

[@fl3m1n9o4]

​@@jaybrybrywho asked

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

@@jaybrybrynice

[@loganbuternowsky4634]

Can we all agree that Daniel Ratcliffe and Weird Al are both national treasures?

[@webetwallsteet]

from different nations tho 0_0

[@angelinanotangie4172]

International treasures.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

Daniel is British.

[@wilddrum78]

Agreed

[@SparDanger]

Yes.

[@pauldacus4590]

That clip instantly made me want to see that movie!

[@legacyhome1780]

One of the BEST concerts I've EVER attended was with Weird Al Yankovic. SO much energy and FUN!

[@stillhere1425]

I greatly admire Al and Daniel, Al being so talented musically, Daniel a seemingly unspoiled child star, also very talented, perhaps not on the accordion, but for me for one, that is a huge relief.

[@Silbaugh4liberty]

Got my first Weird Al album in 1997, and my music teacher said she listened to him in the 80's in high school! You'd think he'd be much older! 🤯

[@fl3m1n9o4]

he's in his 60s, he's just aged really well

[@michaelroonie]

amazing interview. everyone seems genuinely excited to be apart of the conversation. Glad you are such a big fan Seth!

[@FranklinBluthAus]

I remember seeing Weird Al on 'spicks & specks', an Aussie music quiz show back in the 2000s. He was so freaking good at 'substitute', where you had to sing a well known song but substitute the lyrics with text from a random book. Not a huge surprise that he was good, but he was CRAZY good.

[@nikitawyllie-cinemastitch3267]

Here's the episode, if anyone wants to take a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSyaHagaN9kfZY

[@NoUploadJustComment]

FYI: I’ve met each of these men and they are just as cool and friendly in real life as they are here. Both legends.

[@paigel8777]

Story time! What happened?

[@morbidmanmusic]

A hand shake and autograph isn't enough to make that claim. It's not like you had dinner with them, and stayed their house for a week.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

@@morbidmanmusic Why do you have to be a downer??

[@SonsOfLorgar]

​@@morbidmanmusic how would you know their level of interaction?

[@nogglebeak]

rhanks for the FYI. without you informing me that you met al and daniel i would not know that you met al and daniel. now i'm writing a screenplay about how cool you are.

[@ViewerZero62]

Couldn’t have done it any better. Huge Weird Al fan and Daniel killed it! Such a fun movie for the diehard fans and newbies. 😁

[@SEALCOATINGISLIFE]

I remember buying "BAD HAIR DAY" as a CD. I can't wait to see this movie.

[@kossnfx]

Weird Al is one of the only celebrities I have ever met in my life. I was around 19, it was like 1am in a Taco Bell in Michigan City, Indiana.

[@coolcat8b]

What a great duo! I remember spending WEEKS trying to sing along Al's "Hardware Store", to mediocre results. That man is a word magician, rivaled only by Eminem. My favorite parody of his has to be White & Nerdy. It's better than the original! And Daniel, what a class act he is. Always a pleasure in an interview. I bet he's fun to work with also. He's held many good roles since Harry Potter, but the character will always stay with him, like Indiana Jones for Harrison Ford. Especially since he's decided to never age... It's the price of success!

[@joew717]

me in the car driving to Ace "goingyesi'mgoing-goinggoingtothe goin going to the haaaardware stooooore"

[@yourinnerlawyer4035]

Don't forget Couch Potato!

[@swistedfilms]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Al twice and he was just such a genuine, down-to-earth person. He deserves all the good things that come to him! I'm really looking forward to seeing the film.

[@drphot6050]

Weird Al is an absolute musical genius and the film was freakin entertaining... Best artist parody film since Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. Kudos to Daniel and everyone involved.

[@seik65]

6:40 they both nod at the same time, and in the same fashion. nice.

[@Static-ash]

Weird Al is a national treasure! Right up there with Tom Hanks

[@anthonyzullo]

Trapped in the drive thru brings tears to my eyes. Al is the best

[@bluebubblegum88]

Omg he did a song about Tom Hanks on John Oliver!! 🤣🤣 if you haven't seen it, it's about north Korea and nukes. I highly recommend it 🤌🤌

[@Static-ash]

@@bluebubblegum88 lolol that's great I had no idea!!

[@thexalon]

@@bluebubblegum88 It's not really about Tom Hanks, but yes, he pleads to Kim Jong Un to not blow us up because it would kill Tom Hanks, and who doesn't love Tom Hanks?

[@ladyapollia2]

Wait… don’t you mean… Nicholas Cage? 😂 (sorry couldn’t help it…)

[@charlockprime]

Absolutely fantastic. I am so glad these two found each other and decided to do a project together.

[@Kram_Farkel]

Radcliffe has done enough great movie roles after Harry Potter to be not recognized only as the Potter kid.

[@masercot]

Turns out, he's a great comic actor...

[@dp7933]

If you had *only* ever appeared in Swiss Army Man, that would have been a successful career, instead he's done so much more.

[@madeleineprice9645]

He turned against the woman who made his career. Disgusting 👹

[@dp7933]

@@madeleineprice9645 please elaborate. I have no idea what you're talking about.

[@blueberriesandpickle]

@@dp7933 he spoke out against rowling's transphobic ideology bc he knows what the harry potter world means to so many lgbtq people

[@goahead3995]

Weird Al is one of the most underrated music artists of all time!

[@seangates1451]

Absolutely. People sleep on him because he’s a comedy musician but part of why he’s so successful is because he’s a genuinely great musician who can work in any genre. He uses a comedy voice when he sings because, comedy, but you can tell the dude can really sing too.

[@chrislao180]

No he is a 5x Grammy winner how is that underrated.

[@45dable]

Well, it's very understanding knowing there are many people who don't like to see parodies of their favourite songs, so, for them it's an offense and of course, they will not support this kind of music. You know, fanatism.

[@alantremonti1381]

This is the only movie I've WANTED to see in years. What a weird concept.

[@cbpd89]

I'm so looking forward to seeing this movie! UHF has long been a favorite of mine, I trust Al with film, music, anything he touches turns to gold.

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Not a big fan of biopics but growing up with Weird Al’s music makes it a must see movie for me.

[@ooglemonster]

Don’t worry. You’re gonna love it. I promise.

[@webfox1]

Thank you for making me smile this hard. All three of these people.

[@letzpadonna364]

I got to play live with him... as a busker outside of the WA State Fair where he was playing inside, I was outside playing along. He doesn't know it, but I do. I've played with dozens of great bands and performers, and Al is a much better musician than he's giving credit for. It was an honor to play along.

[@angelawhite9357]

BOB IS ONE OF MY FAVES OMG

[@lexslate2476]

Weird Al and The Radcliffe Entity are both absolute legends and I sincerely hope that this co-operative effort of theirs finishes what Walk Hard started, and finally drives a stake through the heart of the entire genre of the paint-by-numbers celebrity musician biopic, as Airplane! once did for the aircraft disaster genre. I am definitely going to watch this movie.

[@Ganiscol]

Sounds exactly like the type of comedy I love most! 😄

[@WendyDahling3]

Daniel Radcliffe is really a wonderful actor who really makes bold acting choices. Can’t wait to watch this.

[@itsthemaggieshow]

“If I’m leaving the house, I’m not dressing as Harry Potter” Now I’m just imagining him wandering around his house in Potter gear 😂

[@gilly_axolotl]

Honestly it'd probably be a better disguise. Hide in plain sight

[@zephyrite1264]

@@gilly_axolotl I was thinking the same thing. I think if anyone recognized Daniel in Potter gear, their first reaction would be "nah, that can't be him".

[@waterdragon2224]

Al is such a talented writer. The stuff he comes out with is both bonkers and brilliant! Word crimes is a current fave.

[@imakethesites3048]

I heard him for the first time after Smells Like Nirvana came out and I've been listening to his music ever since. I brought my kids to his concert when they were two and three years old, and they still listen to him now.

[@tempestates13]

I think I read somewhere that Dave Grhol said Kurt laughed his ass off at Weird Al's parody.

[@imakethesites3048]

@@tempestates13 I've also heard they were happy and honored

[@Nick-gk6hj]

I still remember in 1990 when i was 10, my mom got me in to meet Weird Al while his hairdresser was getting him ready for a show backstage. He wackily spun around in his chair, and acted like he was so happy to see me, then signed a personalized autograph. Talk about a super nice guy.

[@MountainCry]

I had to laugh at Seth's story about hearing "Eat It" on the radio for the first time and thinking, "this changes everything," because I had the exact same experience except with "Like a Surgeon." My friends and I stopped what we were doing, stopped talking, and just listened. I still remember where we were standing on the playground with a 1980s boom box when the song came on.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

Oh yeah, Al was a total mind blower to us 80s kids.

[@carlosfer2201]

This interview was so much fun. Al and Daniel seem to be the nicest people in their industries. I hope this does amazingly

[@Inthetanktube]

Weird Al is a gift from the heavens. His talent and unique sound is unparalleled. And I must add the same goes for Daniel.

[@Max_Flashheart]

Brilliant and Foil from Weird Al is truly amazing

[@ernestomarcos0103]

I never imagined I'd be excited about a Weird Al biopic but here I am.

[@adctd2gtr]

They are both absolute treasures and watching either of them speak or perform anything is always a blast of pure dopamine.

[@sidhackney8831]

Some of the nicest people in showbiz all in a room together

[@intheface1776]

This interview is so wholesome I love it. Best energy

[@Jivolt]

I can remember hearing Weird Al on The Doctor Demento show back in the early 1980s. I loved it but I knew that Weird Al was just a novelty act that would never last.

[@BurnLikeAFlame]

How right you were, he just completely disappeared after those... days... wait...

[@js2010ish]

Yep, he's no Stan Freberg

[@omextracts]

Weird Al was the first big concert of my life. Fowlerville Fair in Michigan, early 1990s, right after a figure 8 demolition derby. He is forever on my heart’s pedestal , and there is nobody quite like him! Can’t wait to see this new biopic

[@deborahfreedman333]

I took my daughters to see his concert, at the Washington Country fairgrounds, in Oregon. (They were five and nine, at the time.) They both loved it, even though they had no reference to the songs being parodied.

[@Falicon]

Daniel is looking good and seems happy with this project. He's a talented dude with a lot more humour than we think (witty humour). Keep it up, man.

[@psykolikwid]

Love these two guys- you can tell they are both genuine, sincere people. Much respect!

[@thseed7]

Weird Al is incredibly kind in real life. National treasure.

[@billyjackoff]

It's great just how long Weird Al has endured. He's like a comedy elder statesman.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@paulleverton9569]

And his material has aged so much better than many other 80's comics such as Andrew Dice Clay, Bobcat Goldthwaite and Michael Winslow. Sometimes the songs are remembered more for Al's parodies than for the originals. Although I can't think of an example where that's true so I'm probably just too high to have a fully functioning brain. It's Sunday, I'm not religious. So I get high. I feel your judgement. It will justify me getting even higher. Thanks.

[@billyjackoff]

@@paulleverton9569 "I Lost on Jeopardy" is probably more well known than the original song it's parodying.

[@paulleverton9569]

@@billyjackoff I don'r remember that one at all.

[@treetopjones737]

@@billyjackoff We older people know it ( "Our Love's in Jeopardy" was the original ).

[@boblowney]

I have always loved Weird Al. Those fantastic Michael Jackson vids, and so many more. I am so happy he is now getting the larger appreciation he so deserves.

[@onestubbornway]

Al’s enormous gesture at 0:56 is my favorite part of this whole clip lol - showed his vivacity, enthusiasm & warmth all at once ☺️

[@DMSProduktions]

THAT WAS A funny FILM! Dan NAILED the part of Weird Al!

[@no1nestandsalone387]

What I love about Weird Al. Is he is himself truly 100%… and I kinda had a hard time with that growing up. Ppl used to call me weird and strange and I can kinda connect with Weird Al bcuz he embraces that part of himself! It’s really helpful to a lot of us who have struggled with self confidence!

[@DarkKitarist]

The return of true deadpan comedy... Who knew Daniel and Al would be the Mel Brooks and Leslie Nielsen of our generation...

[@Phaota]

I did not expect to find this an instant hit IMO. Having Daniel play him was not someone I would have recommended, but it works perfectly. Everything in this comedy is a parody of reality and Al's life. There are some elements of truth from his past mixed in, though bent in a "weird" way, as expected. Characters are total opposites of their real life personas, situations exaggerated to great heights, logic out the window, etc. But it is the underlying parody element of famous movie scenes that make this a step up in Al's comedic styling. It's one thing to parody songs, but to do a Zucker Brothers approach in selecting well-known scenes from classic films, then making them part of the story with crazy dialog, though still staying truthful to the original scene emotions and acting (even with nearly the same music), is a stroke of genius. You feel the recognition of the scene, and can see it in your mind with the original actors (like Robert De Niro), but unless you know those movies by heart, it's difficult to remember what film the scene comes from. You just know it, which causes laughs at the absurdity of parody to that particular segment. Another amazing element was the incorporation of song lyrics into the dialog and using his various songs for story parts, like his father being Amish and creating the great "Amish Paradise" tune. It was also fun to see the various actor cameos playing famous movie personalities. Like Emo Philips as Salvador Dali, Conan O'Brien as Andy Warhol and Jack Black as Wolfman Jack. They were all perfect. I highly recommend this, even if you are not a huge fan of Al.

[@treetopjones737]

It's a fact that at least some of those dramatized bio movies will alter things from real life to make it more dramatic.

[@1bytesnack369]

Weird Al and Dan Radcliffe: Best combination since peanut butter and chocolate.

[@bearswithglasses]

But also hazelnut and chocolate!

[@patreekotime4578]

@@bearswithglasses But also, pretty much anything and chocolate!

[@TheSwauzz]

I loooooooove Al so much. He is such a lovely person that truly engages with the people he interacts with. There's nothing disingenuous about him at all and you can just tell as you watch and listen to him. Daniel is just the same!

[@DKWalsh16]

I love this movie so much, this whole interview made me smile because I think you can tell how proud they each are gushing about the movie

[@jsully8076]

Growing up in the '80s, Weird Al was the man. So awesome to see this all coming back full circle. Cannot wait to see this movie!

[@elishmuel1976]

How does Daniel stay so humble and grounded when sitting on all that $$$? Hats off to such a cool dude.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

and in this interview he just said "We moved into a new building" and I'm like, Dude, buy a house! but maybe he was talking about London or something. Sounds like he owns a mansion in the LA area though

[@LenaBlak]

@@EmpyreanLightASMR I think he lives in New York, actually!

[@WillN2Go1]

I think it's just amazing that Weird Al has reached the pinnacle of his career: becoming the former Harry Potter.

[@amon_asentir]

No. I understand what you're saying. And I love it. But Weird Al will always come first. Sorry.

[@irok1]

Harry Potter just reached the pinnacle of his career

[@ajk5280]

It was nice to watch some one talented in comedy who can truly appreciate the comedy of this film interview these two. Possibly Seth’s best interview. Can’t wait to see the film.

[@adrock1011]

Imagine being as beloved as weird al. What a treasure

[@Shebeast3]

Al is an absolute legend and Dan is so brilliant to take this on