Robbie Williams, Better Man

'How I became Robbie Williams' chimpanzee'
It's 2001 and nine-year-old Jonno Davies is standing in the crowd as Robbie Williams entertains 65,000 people at the Milton Keynes Bowl. "He was just this symbol of cool, and that stuck with me for a long
Better Man cast: Who plays Robbie Williams in the new movie?
Yes, as we're sure you already know, Williams is portrayed by a CGI chimpanzee in the new movie. As director and co-writer Michael Gracey has explained, the decision was because the star had constantly compared himself to a 'performing monkey' during his career.
'Better Man' review: All hail Robbie Williams, a chimp for all seasons
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Jonno Davies plays Robbie Williams as a chimp in "Better Man" from Paramount Pictures.
‘Better Man’: The Biopic Where Robbie Williams Is Played by a Talking Ape Is Actually Good
I’ve seen all the musical biopics, from this year’s A Complete Unknown and Back to Black (bad, but not as bad as some say) to old-school selections like The Buddy Holly Story, Bird, St. Louis Blues, and loads of others.
Better Man soundtrack: Which Robbie Williams songs are in the movie?
As ever with a music biopic, you can expect to hear a lot of Robbie Williams classics in the new movie, and a couple of Take That classics as an added bonus. Williams has even provided a new song for the credits, which was on the shortlist for an Oscar nomination (more on that in a bit).
Robbie Williams' heartbreaking confession as he thought he'd be 'better off dead'
The Angels singer, who has a biopic called Better Man releasing today, opened up about the height of his addiction before seeking help
How Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Pulls Off Its Wild Human-Monkey Sex Scenes
There are plenty of ways to spice up a biopic, a genre of film often derided for being exasperatingly formulaic. You can play ...
Robbie Williams Never Broke the U.S. Can His Biopic?
He had 14 No. 1 singles in Britain, but is not well known in America. In the new movie “Better Man,” he’s played by a CGI ...
Robbie Williams Explains Why ‘Better Man’ Depicts Him As A “Cheeky Monkey”
In 'Better Man', premiering Dec. 25 in theaters, Robbie Williams is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies, in the form of a CGI ...
Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton 'sobbed' over FaceTime after watching Better Man
Robbie Williams has admitted he and ex Nicole Appleton "sobbed" at each other over FaceTime after watching Better Man because ...
‘Better Man’ Review: Eccentric, Ape-Centric Robbie Williams Biopic Is Something Beautiful
Let chimpanzee entertain you in a wonderfully bizarre — but still formulaic — musical from the director of "The Greatest ...
Robbie Williams: ‘I’ve been a cheeky monkey all my life’
“In real life I don’t cry that much,” Williams says and then smiles. “You have a (expletive) biography about you and have the ...
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Superstar Robbie Williams to Perform at Greece’s Panathenaic Stadium
British superstar Robbie Williams has announced a show in Greece for October 2, 2025 at the emblematic Panathenaic Stadium in ...
Robbie Williams’ biopic debuts with eye-wateringly high Rotten Tomatoes score
Robbie Williams ’ Better Man biopic has received an incredible reception following its release, including a very impressive score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. In a move that has generated ...