Robbie Williams: From pop star to monkey - a scandalous biopic!

Robbie Williams: From pop star to monkey - a scandalous biopic!

The upcoming film "Better Man" about British pop star Robbie Williams causes a stir. Prime Minister at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, this film is not only described as a semi-biographical one, but also offers a fascinating view of the ups and downs of Williams' career. In an unusual turn, the singer is represented by a CGI monkey, played by Jonno Davies about Motion-Capture technology, which ensures a remarkable graphic implementation that is reminiscent of the technical achievements of Wētā FX, which is also known for the "Planet of the monkey" and "Lord of the Rings" films. Williams himself provides his songs in the film and describes the entire process as "super strange". The first single "Forbidden Road" has already been released and climbed to 20th place in the UK Charts, while the official cinema date for the film for the USA on December 25th and for Australia on December 26, 2024, as wikipedia "> wikipedia" reported .

an eccentric biopic

Robbie Williams, who is known for his honesty, said before the premiere that he dares to show the unfiltered truth about his life. "This is not an ordinary biopic, I'm not afraid to show reality," said the 50-year-old. In his presentation, the journey is treated by the modest growth in Stoke-on-Trent, through the promotion with the band Take that, to his personal and professional case in drug and alcohol dependency until the resurrection as a solo artist. In particular, his relationship with Nicole Appleton and conflicts with former bandmates such as Gary Barlow and the rivalry with the Gallagher brothers are examined, such as Kleine Zeitung " reported .

director Michael Gracey, known for the hit -suspect musical film "The Greatest Showman", praised the impressive performance by Davies and Williams. The mixture of charisma and wit in such a unique presentation is intended to help viewers identify with the topics of the film. "Art can heal," says Williams, who points to the problems of mental health and hopes that the film can help people get a more positive look at their own challenges.