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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.

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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

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Robbie Williams says he thought he 'would be better off dead' as addiction took hold

Robbie Williams, whose biopic Better Man releases today, opened up about his struggles with addiction and claimed he 'didn't care' if he died at the hands of his drug problem

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Better Man soundtrack: Which Robbie Williams songs are in the movie?

Here's the Better Man soundtrack in full: • 'Feel' • 'I Found Heaven' • 'Rock DJ' • 'Relight My Fire' • 'Come Undone' • 'She's the One' • 'Something Beautiful' • 'Land of 1000 Dances' • 'Angels' • 'Let Me Entertain You' • 'Better Man' • 'My Way' • 'Forbidden Road'

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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 monkey.

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‘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 Showman."

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Episode 2: Robbie Williams talks his career and new biopic

In this episode of Great Chats with Francesca Rudkin, global megastar Robbie Williams talks his storied music career, his controversies, and why he chose n

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‘Better Man’ Makes a Monkey Out of Robbie Williams. No, Seriously

Imagine 'Raging Bull' starring a CGI bull, and that gives you a sense of this music biopic about a superstar who's literally portrayed as a self-loathing simian

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‘Better Man’: The Biopic Where Robbie Williams Is Played by a Talking Ape Is Actually Good

The British pop star is played by a chimpanzee in “Better Man.” Thankfully, the unconventional conceit—and some CGI—brings panache to a genre that desperately needs some.

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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 'didn't care' if he died at height of addiction as he hit rock bottom

Robbie Williams has revealed he was in the grips of a severe drug addiction and checked himself into rehab on his 33rd birthday after telling his then-girlfriend to 'f*** off' ...

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Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton's relationship explained

Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton began dating in 1997, and their relationship lasted until 2000. Their romance was highly ...

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'Better Man' review: All hail Robbie Williams, a chimp for all seasons

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Robbie Williams was told he 'wasn't ready' for Take That role before quitting

Robbie Williams has spoken out about the real reason he left Take That, admitting that he was warned about his behaviour before he eventually quit the band ...