Robbie Williams Reveals Why He’s Depicted As A ‘Cheeky Monkey’ In Biopic Better Man

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As a long-time fan of Robbie Williams, I must say that his latest venture into showbiz is nothing short of intriguing! The idea of portraying him as a CGI chimpanzee in Better Man is undeniably unique and daring, capturing my attention like a curious little monkey caught in the spotlight.

British music icon Robbie Williams will recount his life journey in an unusual fashion. In the upcoming film “Better Man,” directed by Michael Gracey, we’ll see Williams depicted as a CGI chimp instead of in a typical human role, offering a unique perspective on his remarkable life story.

On December 25, the movie featuring Jonno Davies portraying Williams’ lively virtual character will hit theaters. Williams chose this approach, explaining, “I like to keep things playful. What could be more playful than an amusing monkey?

As a lifelong mischief-maker, I can’t help but say there’s no monkey more impish than the one portrayed in the film, with its cocaine habits and insatiable sexual appetite.

The choice to portray Williams as a chimp wasn’t merely for amusement or uniqueness; instead, it was meant to enable the audience to empathize with the human aspects of his tale. As Williams put it, people tend to have greater compassion for animals compared to fellow humans.

This tale is deeply rooted in humanity, yet when Robbie Williams’ music is playing, one might ponder: Is he physically similar? Does his behavior mirror his? Does his speech mimic his?

Removing these comparisons emphasizes the depicted emotions and personal encounters. Williams likened his monkey avatar to a “unique, enchanting illusion.” He explained that this digital character simultaneously dulls and heightens the audience’s emotional response.

Michael Gracey, renowned for his work on The Greatest Showman, developed the idea to portray Williams as a chimpanzee following a year-long interview process with him.

In simpler terms, Gracey shared that Williams frequently expressed feelings of being a “forced circus performer,” suggesting he was merely made to appear on stage, as though there was no more depth or significance to him beyond his performances.

Gracey expressed, “When considering this situation, it struck me there might be a more imaginative angle for this specific tale. Upon hearing those recordings, I came to understand they depicted his self-image. I found the idea of him seeing himself as a circus performer intriguing—I’d love to see a movie based on that concept.

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2024-12-23 17:08