Michael Gracey reveals the unlikely origin story for ‘Better Man,’ which opens the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 2.

In Better Man, a musical biopic directed by Michael Gracey, Robbie Williams is embodied by a digital monkey. In the film, the British pop icon exposes the consequences of premature fame and his complex relationship with his father.

Robbie Williams' new film Better Man has been well-received by critics, but social media has been awash with debate after it was revealed he would be portrayed as a performing monkey

Better Man director Michael Gracey reveals how Oscar-nominated actor Hugh Jackman inspired the Robbie Williams biopic.