Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) — Screenplay
A musical prodigy rises to fame parodying pop hits, but his scandalous lifestyle and love affairs threaten to derail his legendary career.
- Written by
- 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Eric Appel
- Genre
- Comedy, Crime, Music
- Studio
- Funny or Die
- Length
- 101 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in balancing absurd comedy with a surprisingly poignant character arc. Its rapid-fire pacing and sharp dialogue keep the energy high, while the inventive structure—blending music biopic tropes with satirical twists—offers a fresh take on the genre. Study it for its fearless tonal shifts and world-building that turns a real-life icon into a mythic, hilarious figure.
Read the full Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Eric Appel’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.