Robbie Williams & Director Michael Gracey Reveal How Better Man Made A Monkey Its Leading Man
Better Man director Michael Gracey reveals how his VFX background gave him confidence while Robbie Williams confesses who he doesn't want to see it.
No really, why is Robbie Williams a monkey in the new biopic ‘Better Man’?
Robbie Williams — who rose from the boy band Take That to become one of the biggest UK music icons of the ‘90s and early ’00s — is transformed into a singing, dancing chimpanzee thanks to the
Robbie Williams biopic ‘Better Man’ feels like an evolution of the form
For many Americans, director Michael Gracey’s kaleidoscopic portrait of the Brit-pop sensation’s career will double as an overdue introduction.
Why Robbie Williams says being portrayed as a chimp in 'Better Man' is 'genius'
Robbie Williams' biopic "Better Man" not only spotlights his colorful, sometimes controversial life, but depicts the famed British singer as a chimp.
“Better Man” Based on the Life of Robbie Williams in Theaters Now
Better Man” is based on the true story of the rise, fall and resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Director, Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) chose to represent Williams through the perspective of a monkey and shares more with Las Vegas Now’s Jillian Lopez about his creative approach.
Robbie Williams’ "Better Man" swaps insight for spectacle—Complete with a CGI monkey
Despite its inventive moments, the film's lack of insight and unlikable protagonist leave viewers disconnected
Robbie Williams’ Monkey Biopic Is More Predictable Than Expected
It's not that the film's subject — bad boy pop star Robbie Williams — is offensive by any means, though his wry and self-effacing humor might not appeal to audiences with a low tolerance for that particular British register.
Better Man: Robbie Williams and Michael Gracey ditched accuracy to find truth
Better Man 's star Robbie Williams and director Michael Gracey ( The Greatest Showman) talk to Mashable's Film Editor Kristy ...
Review: 'Better Man' is a thrilling biopic that resists the usual cliches
"Better Man" is a biopic that resists the usual biopic cliches that offer a glorified, watered-down version of a life, ...
That Time Hugh Jackman Threatened To Leave The Greatest Showman, And How His Director Convinced Him To Stay
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How “Better Man” pulled off its crowd-pleasing Regent Street number — after the Queen's death nearly derailed it all
"There's no insurance for the death of the Queen," director Michael Gracey says of being forced to halt production after the ...
Gerard Butler's Big Action Return, Robbie Williams' Monkey Movie, and More Lead the New Movies in Theaters This Weekend
Better Man is a biographical drama that centers around the life and career of pop star Robbie Williams. Much like Rocketman, ...
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Palm Springs Intl Film Fest 2025 Kicks Off with Better Man, Michael Gracey Unveils Robbie Williams’ Story
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A team of sports broadcasters pulled into a life-or-death hostage crisis. A fast-livin’ Brit singer portrayed as a chimp. An ...
Fans of 'The Greatest Showman' Should Go See the Monkey Musical 'Better Man'
In the odd musical biopic, famous British singer Robbie Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee, but you'll love it nonetheless.