Robbie Williams, Better Man

Here’s Why Robbie Williams Is a Monkey in 'Better Man'
The lofty $110 million production charts the life and career of famous British pop star Robbie Williams, employing the cutting-edge Weta digital FX to represent Williams as a tuxedo-dressed monkey. While jarring and hard to accept from the onset,
How Hugh Jackman Inspired the New Robbie Williams Biopic
Michael Gracey reveals the unlikely origin story for ‘Better Man,’ which opens the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 2.
How ‘Better Man’ Turns Robbie Williams Into a Singing and Dancing Chimp
Wētā FX VFX supervisor Luke Millar describes finding the right balance to represent Williams as a CG chimp and how it all came together for the spectacular "Rock DJ" musical sequence.
Hugh Jackman's Inspiration for Robbie Williams' Biopic Better Man Revealed
Better Man director Michael Gracey reveals how Oscar-nominated actor Hugh Jackman inspired the Robbie Williams biopic.
Robbie Williams Explains Why ‘Better Man’ Depicts Him As A “Cheeky Monkey”
In 'Better Man', premiering Dec. 25 in theaters, Robbie Williams is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies, in the form of a CGI chimpanzee.
Robbie Williams' Better Man sparks international debate as Americans mock monkey biopic
US movie goers have claimed that they have never heard of pop star Robbie Williams and have plenty of questions about his biopic and why a monkey plays his character
'Better Man' review: All hail Robbie Williams, a chimp for all seasons
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Why Robbie Williams is a chimp in his new biopic
English singer Robbie Williams explains how he came to be portrayed as a chimp in his new biopic 'Better Man'.
What animal does Robbie Williams portray in his biopic?
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.
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‘Better Man’ Tells the Story of Pop Singer Robbie Williams in Unique Fashion
Michael Gracey’s film charts Williams’ early life and rise to fame –– at least in the UK –– by having its subject portrayed by a CG ape.
Better Man cast: Who plays Robbie Williams in the new movie?
Yes, as we're sure you already know, Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee in the new movie. As director and co-writer ...
‘Better Man’ Review: Eccentric, Ape-Centric Robbie Williams Biopic Is Something Beautiful
Let chimpanzee entertain you in a wonderfully bizarre — but still formulaic — musical from the director of "The Greatest ...
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Palm Springs Intl Film Fest 2025 Kicks Off with Better Man, Michael Gracey Unveils Robbie Williams’ Story
Gracey kicked off the session by recounting his unexpected introduction to Robbie Williams, courtesy of Hugh Jackman. While filming The Greatest Showman, Jackman couldn’t stop referencing Williams as ...
Better Man soundtrack: Which Robbie Williams songs are in the movie?
Here's the Better Man soundtrack in full: • 'Feel' • 'I Found Heaven' • 'Rock DJ' • 'Relight My Fire' • 'Come Undone' • ...
Robbie Williams hopes 'Better Man' seals long-held bid for worldwide fame
Robbie Williams has sat through countless screenings of Better Man , a new biopic that chronicles the tumultuous life of the ...
"That's a Banger": Robbie Williams Tried To Be Eminem for 'Better Man,' but Learned His Lesson [Exclusive]
Robbie Williams has revealed he tried to channel his inner Eminem in 8 Mile for a moment in his film, Better Man.
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'Better Man is a fun movie, but I must discuss the elephant (aka monkey) in the room.'
But overall, there are plenty of hits for fans to enjoy, like the emotionally-charged 'Come Undone', sweeping romance of 'She's the One' and truly heartwrenching 'Feel', performed by Robbie as a young ...