Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for Better Man, their musical biopic which charts the rise, fall, and resurgence of former Take That member Robbie Williams, all while depicting the pop-superstar as a CGI monkey.
Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), Better Man also stars Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge, and Anthony Hayes. It is produced by Paul Currie, Michael Gracey, Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly, and Craig McMahon. Watch the teaser below…
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Better Man is in UK cinemas from December 26, and in select US theatres December 25. Everywhere in the US January 17.
