Robbie Williams' 'Better Man' Biopic Premieres in Rome with Monkey Protagonist
Robbie Williams and director Michael Gracey attended the Italian premiere of 'Better Man' in Rome, a biopic that uses a monkey CGI protagonist to represent the pop star. The film, one of the most anticipated of early 2025, is a kaleidoscopic portrait of Williams' life, covering his rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and constant need for validation. Williams stated he made the film for career reasons, not altruism. The movie features a musical sequence on Regent Street in London with 500 dancers, which took 18 months to prepare. Williams has sold 85 million albums worldwide, 14 number-one singles, and 18 BRIT Awards.
Key facts
- Robbie Williams and Michael Gracey attended the Italian premiere of 'Better Man' in Rome.
- The film is a biopic with a monkey CGI protagonist representing Williams.
- Williams said he made the film for career reasons, not altruism.
- The film includes a musical sequence on Regent Street in London with 500 dancers.
- The sequence took 18 months to prepare.
- Williams has sold 85 million albums worldwide.
- Williams has 14 number-one singles and 18 BRIT Awards.
- The film covers Williams' struggles with addiction and need for attention.
Entities
Artists
- Robbie Williams
- Michael Gracey
- Hugh Jackman
Institutions
- Netflix
- Take That
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- London
- Regent Street
- Australia
- Great Britain