January 11th 2025.
The actor who plays Robbie Williams in his highly-anticipated biopic has treated fans with some never-before-seen behind-the-scenes snapshots. Better Man, which hit theaters on Boxing Day, has been a major draw for fans of the iconic pop star as it delves into the highs and lows of his career. But what sets this biopic apart from others is the unconventional casting of a monkey as the lead. Robbie, who is now 50, is portrayed by a primate while the rest of the cast is human.
At the film's premiere, Robbie himself defended the casting decision, stating that having a monkey play him "makes" the film. But portraying a lead character as a monkey requires extensive post-production work, as actor Jonno Davies recently revealed. He took to social media to share a series of photos from the day he filmed the iconic Knebworth scene, where he wore a motion capture suit to bring Robbie's legendary performance to life.
The 32-year-old star truly embodied Robbie's stage presence, giving it his all in front of a 3,000-strong crowd in Serbia. He even had to wear a motion capture suit for editing purposes, which Jonno joked was not particularly flattering. However, he was completely committed to the role, replicating the electric energy from Robbie's historic set that drew in over 375,000 fans and was watched by millions on TV.
Fans have been blown away by Jonno's portrayal of the entertainer, with some even calling it their favorite movie of the year. Jonno's performance has been praised for its accuracy and attention to detail, with many fans surprised to learn that it wasn't just CGI on top of the original Knebworth performance. Better Man has received rave reviews, boasting an impressive 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Director Michael Gracey, who also created The Greatest Showman, explained why it was important for Robbie to be portrayed as a monkey. He revealed that Robbie himself feels like a performing monkey when he's on stage and wanted to see that on the big screen. Jonno also shared that he didn't actually meet the real Robbie until 20 minutes after he first put on the performance capture suit, complete with a helmet-mounted camera. But once he did, he was able to gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the music and incorporate that into his performance.
Better Man is now playing in theaters and has been a major success, drawing in fans with its unique take on the traditional biopic. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to catch it while you can. And if you have a celebrity story or photos to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team. They'd love to hear from you!
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