By using a monkey to represent Robbie Williams, Better Man allows for a greater insight into the singer’s mental state.The film seamlessly uses CGI imagery as a metaphorical representation of ...

Instead, a CGI monkey will play the role of Williams, for which actor Jonno Davies, 32, did all the motion capture. Davies voices the character, and Williams does all the singing.

The British pop star is portrayed as a CGI monkey, played by Jonno Davies, in the latest trailer for "Better Man," hitting select theaters Dec. 25 and out everywhere Jan. 17.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Paramount Pictures Biopic films have been having a moment for some time now, with the ...

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 monkey. By Simran Hans Reporting from London When Michael Gracey ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Entertainment Film A new trailer for Better Man, a unique, semi-autobiographical film ...

Still, with an unexpected twist — Robbie is depicted as a CGI monkey. The film bowed at the Chuck Jones Theater, with Robbie Williams and Michael Gracey introducing.

The first trailer for Better Man, the musical biopic about pop star Robbie Williams has been released and got everyone asking the same question: “What’s with the monkey?” The British music ...

Paramount dropped its first trailer for the musical biopic from Michael Gracey, director of The Greatest Showman, who used a CGI monkey to play the part of the 50-year-old British pop sensation ...

Jonno Davies plays Williams as a CGI monkey, with WETA FX doing all the motion capture to transform the actor. “Better Man” (now playing in theaters) is Williams’ story.