“Weird” Al Yankovic is not just a musician, he has also been involved with films for most of his entire life as well. Yes, he’s an actor, director, writer and producer. As you all know Al Yankovic has starred the leading role in “UHF” and a string of cameos in many other comedy flicks. He has also directed many music videos as well.

Al finally gets his opportunity to make his debut film. Not sure if it will be shown in theater or direct to TV for Cartoon Network or not, but this will be a strictly live action. It will not involve animation although the deal was made through Cartoon Network.

Al says this is not a sequel to “UHF”. He revealed that he will have a cameo in it. He will write and direct this movie. He said the leading star will be male, and will be a teenager. So something tells me that either Justin Bieber or one of the Jonas Brothers will get the lead?

See Al’s blog on it here:

http://alyankovic.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/this-thing-im-doing/

Kev