Evan Rachel Wood is seen for the first time as Madonna in new Weird Al biopic alongside Daniel Radcliffe
Evan Rachel Wood has been seen for the first time in the role of Madonna.
The Westworld star plays the artist in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, set to debut on Roku.
Evan, 34, will star alongside Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the title character in the project.
![In character: Evan Rachel Wood has been seen for the first time in the role of Madonna. The Westworld star plays the artist in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, set to debut on Roku; Evan pictured as Madonna in new first look photo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/18/54867509-0-image-a-91_1646244664845.jpg)
In character: Evan Rachel Wood has been seen for the first time in the role of Madonna. The Westworld star plays the artist in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, set to debut on Roku; Evan pictured as Madonna in new first look photo
In the image, Evan sports a similar look Madonna sported in the 1980s, complete with her ribbon style headband and lace pieces with layered necklaces.
She posed alongside a column in the look, rocking Madonna inspired makeup and voluminous hair.
In another image, her co-star Daniel Radcliffe, 32, was pictured ad Weird Al, playing the accordion in a red-tinged scene.
The film was written by Weird Al himself as well as by Eric Appel from Funny or Die, according to TV Line.
![Coming soon: Evan, 34, will star alongside Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the title character in the project; Daniel pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/18/54867511-0-image-a-92_1646244669281.jpg)
Coming soon: Evan, 34, will star alongside Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the title character in the project; Daniel pictured
On Wednesday morning, Al shared the image of Evan as Madonna to his Instagram page.
He captioned the image: 'It's SHOOT DAY #14, my friends, and NOW IT CAN BE TOLD... Daniel Radcliffe's co-stars in #WEIRDTheAlYankovicStory will be Evan Rachel Wood, @Rainnwilson, @TobyHuss and Julianne Nicholson!'
The biopic follows 'every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like Eat It and Like a Surgeon to his torrid celebrity affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, via TV Line.
In addition, the movie will take fans on 'a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic's life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.'
Evan and Daniel will star alongside Rain Wilson, who plays Dr. Demento, Toby Huss, and Julianne Nicholson, who play Weird Al's parents Mary and Nick Yankovic.
![Evan pictured](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/20/54867509-10570497-Evan_pictured-a-9_1646252384224.jpg)
![Madonna pictured in 1985](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/18/54868369-0-image-a-97_1646247182498.jpg)
Striking: In the image, Evan sports a similar look Madonna sported in the 1980s, complete with her ribbon style headband and lace pieces with layered necklaces
It was announced Daniel would play Weird Al in the biopic in January 2022; he has already been seen on set in costume as the artist.
Filming began in February 2022 in Los Angeles.
Daniel, who became a household name playing Harry Potter in that franchise, is a choice that Weird Al himself approves.
He said of the choice: 'Absolutely thrilled that Daniel will be portraying' him.'
Weird Al jokingly added: 'I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.'
![Daniel pictured May 15, 2019](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/01/18/15/53074045-10414777-image-m-26_1642519258536.jpg)
![Weird Al pictured in 1985](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/20/53074229-10570497-Weird_Al_pictured_in_1985-a-7_1646252384114.jpg)
Star power: It was announced Daniel would play Weird Al in the biopic in January 2022; he has already been seen on set in costume as the artist
![Star: Evan and Daniel will star alongside Rain Wilson, who plays Dr. Demento, Toby Huss, and Julianne Nicholson, who play Weird Al's parents Mary and Nick Yankovic; Evan pictured on March 5, 2020 at the premiere of Westworld](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/20/54869361-10570497-Star_Evan_and_Daniel_will_star_alongside_Rain_Wilson_who_plays_D-a-8_1646252384137.jpg)
Star: Evan and Daniel will star alongside Rain Wilson, who plays Dr. Demento, Toby Huss, and Julianne Nicholson, who play Weird Al's parents Mary and Nick Yankovic; Evan pictured on March 5, 2020 at the premiere of Westworld
It is unknown when the film will premiere but it will debut on The Roku Channel, and a Roku device is not required in order to watch it.
Weird Al, born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, became a household name because of his parody songs and comedic lyrics including Eat It, White & Nerdy, Smells Like Nirvana, Like a Surgeon, Amish Paradise and more.
He has sold over 12 millions records as of 2007 over his career (which has spanned over five decades) and earned five Grammy Awards as well 11 more nominations.
The 62-year-old is married to Suzanne Yankovic; they tied the knot in 2001 and are parents to daughter Nina, 19.
![The legend himself: Weird Al, born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, became a household name because of his parody songs and comedic lyrics including Eat It, White & Nerdy, Smells Like Nirvana, Like a Surgeon, Amish Paradise and more; pictured on September 16, 2019 at the premiere of Between Two Ferns: The Movie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/03/02/19/54868385-10570497-image-m-116_1646250308816.jpg)
The legend himself: Weird Al, born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, became a household name because of his parody songs and comedic lyrics including Eat It, White & Nerdy, Smells Like Nirvana, Like a Surgeon, Amish Paradise and more; pictured on September 16, 2019 at the premiere of Between Two Ferns: The Movie
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