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Palm Springs Intl Film Fest 2025 Kicks Off with Better Man, Michael Gracey Unveils Robbie Williams’ Story

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Michael Gracey's daring Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man' kicks off the Palm Springs Film Fest, offering a wild, fantastical look at the pop icon's larger-than-life persona.
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  • Director Michael Gracey had an unexpected introduction to Robbie Williams through Hugh Jackman, who praised the singer as the 'gold standard of showmanship' while filming 'The Greatest Showman'.
  • Gracey's vision for 'Better Man' leaned into the film's fantastical elements, including a CGI monkey embodying Williams, a decision that initially confused financiers and the singer's own wife.
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Michael Gracey, Robbie Williams, Hugh Jackman, Dave Karger, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Paramount Pictures, Better Man, The Greatest Showman
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