Robbie Williams' Biopic Depicts Him as a Singing CGI Monkey: See the Surreal Trailer forBetter Man

Mar. 15, 2025

Robbie Williams' upcoming biopic has an unusual twist.

Better Manis “based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time,” reads a synopsis.

The synopsis adds that the movie “is uniquely told from Williams' perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.”

Robbie Williams.ONE Media/YouTube, Monica Schipper/Getty

ONE Media/YouTube, Monica Schipper/Getty

“It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist — all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring,” the synopsis adds.

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“To see himself as a performing monkey wasn’t just whilst he was famous — it was his whole life,” director Gracey toldVanity Fairof the decision to visualize Williams as a monkey in an August interview, shortly after the movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.

“He was always putting on a performance at [his hometown] Stoke for the other kids, at home for his parents. And it made it so powerful for me because I was like, You’re going to fall in love with this character, this little monkey. And you’re going to invest emotionally in this little monkey. As long as you set that contract at the start of the film, you’re in, and you will go with that monkey through the entire journey.”

Robbie Williams in Better Man.ONE Media/YouTube

ONE Media/YouTube

The new film makes for director Gracey’s first movie since his 2021PinkdocumentaryP!nk: All I Know So Far.In addition to that and 2017’sThe Greatest Showman, he is also known for directing music videos for Pink and musicians like Natasha Bedingfield and Alesha Dixon.

In addition to Davies in his CGI role,Better Manalso stars Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge and Anthony Hayes.

Better Manis in select theaters Dec. 25, then nationwide Jan. 17.

source: people.com