Paramount Pictures has released a clip from their critically-acclaimed Robbie Williams biopic Better Man, which charts the turbulent career of the Take That boyband member turned worldwide solo artist, all while portraying him as a CGI chimpanzee.
Directed by Michael Gracey, who a knows a thing-or-two about musicals following the blockbuster success of The Greatest Showman, Better Man also features Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge, and Anthony Hayes. Read our ★★★★ review of the Better Man here, and then check out the film’s rendition of Williams’ number 1 song ‘Rock DJ’ in the video below….
Better Man is 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. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. 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.
Better Man bounces into cinemas on December 26 in the U.K. followed by a January 17 release in the U.S.