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'Better Man': How Weta's CG Monkey Stars in Robbie Williams' Biopic

Variety
Story by Carolyn Giardina
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Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' takes a unique approach by telling the story from the pop star's perspective, with a CGI monkey as its unlikely lead.
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  • The idea for a CGI monkey as the film's star came from Williams' own quip about seeing himself as a 'performing monkey'.
  • Director Michael Gracey, known for 'The Greatest Showman', is spearheading this audacious take on a traditional biopic format, promising an original and entertaining result.
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