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Robbie Williams tells his life story as a CGI monkey
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Robbie Williams tells his life story as a CGI monkey

Here’s your first look at it better person, the musical biopic based on the life of former Take That frontman Robbie Williams. Watch the teaser trailer above.

Better person is directed by Michael Gracey, best known for The greatest showmanand written by Simon Gleeson and Oliver Cole with Gracey. It stars Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge and Anthony Hayes. Williams can also be seen, of course, but is played in the film by a CGI monkey. The ’90s rocker tells the story.

Better person is based on the true story of British pop superstar Williams’ meteoric rise, dramatic fall and remarkable revival. The film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective and captures his signature humor and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood to becoming the youngest member of successful boy band Take That, to his record-breaking solo career, all while facing the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

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Better person was produced by Paul Currie, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly and Craig McMahon. Executive producers include Zhe Chen, Williams, Markus Barmettler, Philip Lee, Li-Wei Chu and Michael Loney.

Better person debuted at Telluride, where Deadline’s Baz Bamigboye spoke with Williams on the floor. Pete Hammond of Deadline reviewed the film at the Colorado fest, describing the film as “wildly inventive”.