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Michael Gracey Interview: 'Better Man,' Robbie Williams, Hugh Jackman

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Director Michael Gracey gives the inside scoop on his upcoming Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' and working with Hollywood heavyweight Hugh Jackman.
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  • Gracey explains his bold creative choice to portray iconic pop star Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey, saying 'if you do a musical, you are already starting in a place of heightened reality'.
  • The director reveals this won't be a standard biopic, but rather a 'heightened, hyper-reality' take on Williams' life, promising a unique cinematic experience for audiences.
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