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Really really hope Rob will be at Mexico and Brasil premiere later.

It really makes sense due the fact how people there like him while he hadn't many concerts during last 19 years.

 

So his appearance there is my personal wish to all Latins. They fully deserve him - much more than US.

 

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Really really hope Rob will be at Mexico and Brasil premiere later.

It really makes sense due the fact how people there like him while he hadn't many concerts during last 19 years.

 

So his appearance there is my personal wish to all Latins. They fully deserve him - much more than US.

 

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Do you think he is still in promo mode , I am not too sure !. Maybe ..

 

Exclusive: Robbie Williams' hit movie Better Man to be made into West End show

 

Robbie Williams’ smash hit biopic Better Man is being transformed into a West End show.

 

The film is up for a BAFTA this weekend and the movie’s co-writer and director Michael Gracey says plans are already afoot for the movie – including the chimpanzee main character – to head on to the stage as a musical.

 

He cites the popular family film Paddington, which is coming to London’s theatreland later this year, as an inspiration. Michael said: “One of the most amazing things that you’re going to see next year is a production of Paddington that is going to be on stage in the West End.

 

“And it truly turns adults into children because there is this little bear on stage who is emoting and singing. Adults literally burst into tears when they see it. It is the most magical thing I’ve ever seen in person. In a world where we are fed imagery every single day that is unreal and we just dismiss all of it, to have something that magical in front of you physically is incredible.

 

“So, using that same technology, imagine a monkey. And yes, this is very much going to be a stage production. Probably in the West End first before Broadway.” Former Take That star Robbie, who turned 51 this week, was in talks for a possible musical in 2011 but it never made it to the stage. This time, with a hit film already released, a move to the stage seems more likely.

 

Asked about a possible stage version, Robbie said: “What are my non-negotiables if this becomes a stage play? I don’t have that power. I’m sure I do, but I’m not going to get in the way of myself. Whoever my management choose to partner with – if we’re lucky enough to do that – we will partner with them because they know how to do it and we don’t, so we’ll just leave them to it.

 

“Musicals have been a huge inspiration in my life and still remain as all of my references.” He also spoke of his enjoyment promoting the film in recent months in the US and the UK. He added: “The amount of warmth, empathy and genuine goodwill that this whole project has fostered has been warming for the soul – and I love that I’m now in a place to receive it without pushing it away and belittling it.”

 

The stage show would likely be another money spinner for Robbie, not that he necessarily needs the money. Earlier this week we told how his latest accounts showed he raked in £75.2million from his monster world tour. And he paid himself £22m from his riches – with around £250,000 going on charitable donations. He has a huge European tour this year, starting in Edinburgh on May 31.

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news...better-34683603

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Gosh! I didn't see that coming!

 

 

It was mentioned in an interview with Michael Gracey before Christmas but there have been so many interviews I cannot find it. I am still reading through a lot of the news articles & looking at the many videos out there so a lot of catching up to do

 

I like this piece from Robbie. It is lovely that he is so happy with the reaction to the movie even if it was not a box office hit. Success is not always measured in monetary terms & he has been a winner with this in so many other ways .I will always remember when he got so emotional at the Toronto Film Festival Q & A, you could see it meant so much to him ...Video @ 6.30.

 

 

 

Asked about a possible stage version, Robbie said: “What are my non-negotiables if this becomes a stage play? I don’t have that power. I’m sure I do, but I’m not going to get in the way of myself. Whoever my management choose to partner with – if we’re lucky enough to do that – we will partner with them because they know how to do it and we don’t, so we’ll just leave them to it.

 

“Musicals have been a huge inspiration in my life and still remain as all of my references.” He also spoke of his enjoyment promoting the film in recent months in the US and the UK. He added: “The amount of warmth, empathy and genuine goodwill that this whole project has fostered has been warming for the soul – and I love that I’m now in a place to receive it without pushing it away and belittling it.”

Do you think he is still in promo mode , I am not too sure !. Maybe ..

Yes, while there is no album before Q4 I think there should be 1 month promo of BM in March because of Oscars, Brasil and maybe Japan premiere.

At the moment (February) Rob is a rest mode.

While March could makes sense.

Then April/May = rest + rehearsals for the Tour + signing Blu-Ray in markets :))

 

If I'd be his mgmt team it's my advice :)

 

Exclusive: Robbie Williams' hit movie Better Man to be made into West End show

 

Robbie Williams’ smash hit biopic Better Man is being transformed into a West End show.

 

The film is up for a BAFTA this weekend and the movie’s co-writer and director Michael Gracey says plans are already afoot for the movie – including the chimpanzee main character – to head on to the stage as a musical.

 

He cites the popular family film Paddington, which is coming to London’s theatreland later this year, as an inspiration. Michael said: “One of the most amazing things that you’re going to see next year is a production of Paddington that is going to be on stage in the West End.

 

“And it truly turns adults into children because there is this little bear on stage who is emoting and singing. Adults literally burst into tears when they see it. It is the most magical thing I’ve ever seen in person. In a world where we are fed imagery every single day that is unreal and we just dismiss all of it, to have something that magical in front of you physically is incredible.

 

“So, using that same technology, imagine a monkey. And yes, this is very much going to be a stage production. Probably in the West End first before Broadway.” Former Take That star Robbie, who turned 51 this week, was in talks for a possible musical in 2011 but it never made it to the stage. This time, with a hit film already released, a move to the stage seems more likely.

 

Asked about a possible stage version, Robbie said: “What are my non-negotiables if this becomes a stage play? I don’t have that power. I’m sure I do, but I’m not going to get in the way of myself. Whoever my management choose to partner with – if we’re lucky enough to do that – we will partner with them because they know how to do it and we don’t, so we’ll just leave them to it.

 

“Musicals have been a huge inspiration in my life and still remain as all of my references.” He also spoke of his enjoyment promoting the film in recent months in the US and the UK. He added: “The amount of warmth, empathy and genuine goodwill that this whole project has fostered has been warming for the soul – and I love that I’m now in a place to receive it without pushing it away and belittling it.”

 

The stage show would likely be another money spinner for Robbie, not that he necessarily needs the money. Earlier this week we told how his latest accounts showed he raked in £75.2million from his monster world tour. And he paid himself £22m from his riches – with around £250,000 going on charitable donations. He has a huge European tour this year, starting in Edinburgh on May 31.

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news...better-34683603

The stage Musical would be a fantastic result at one one day, of course.

Maybe it's too early for audience - they still need at least to watch the movie :)

 

It was mentioned in an interview with Michael Gracey before Christmas but there have been so many interviews I cannot find it. I am still reading through a lot of the news articles & looking at the many videos out there so a lot of catching up to do

It was here:

 

This scene with a mirror is a masterpiece.

 

Just imagine it! I still don't know how to make it.

 

There was Jonno in a costume and reflection must be him in a costume but we look at him as a monkey on both sides. It's first.

This haircut of hairs... how to get the reflection??? It's second.

Then this editing when he was on one side and then we look at him behind the mirror. It's third.

 

And the very last. It's not about visual effects but just my personal opinion.

I think at this moment Michael wanted to change the monkey to real Robbie but they decided don't do it in the last. Otherwise how to explain they shoot Robbie in Albert Hall too?

 

Still only catching up on a lot of these videos posed in Better Man . Robbie Williams Biopic (2024) - Part 1_thread ( link below}. Interesting what Robbie says about his school days & the Education system

 

 

Video thanks to Next Best Picture

 

 

For lots more videos & news articles on Better Man check out link below

 

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=243611

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‘Better Man’ Is A Different Animal of A Robbie Williams Biopic — Review

A film centered on UK pop star and ex-Take That member Robbie Williams as a CGI chimp is a breath of fresh air for biopics.

 

By Ralph Regis

 

Instead of being a straightforward musical biopic, Better Man tells the story of English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams as a computer-generated chimpanzee — but there’s a valid reason behind this creative decision. The former Take That member has always felt “less evolved than other people,” a sentiment that ultimately drives director Michael Gracey’s (The Greatest Showman) musical to be unique and creatively engaging.

 

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In a sense, this approach allows us to delve deeper into Williams’ struggles, using the medium to better understand the highs and lows he has experienced since childhood. The film portrays Williams, then referred to as Robert, as having major daddy issues despite being taught to sing like Frank Sinatra. Although he finds love and support from his grandmother, the abandonment by his father leaves a lasting impact, shaping his mental health and well-being in the years to come.

 

Every journey has a lightbulb moment where the protagonist aspires to do something significant. Williams dreams of becoming a singer and finds his opportunity when he joins the Manchester-based boy band Take That, which skyrocketed to popularity in the early 1990s. Now referred to as “Robbie,” he is riding high — both literally and figuratively.

 

Better Man is not short on surprises. A visually striking musical number features “Rock DJ,” from William’s third studio album, Sing When You’re Winning. This scene alone proves that Hollywood isn’t allergic to creativity when the right people and vision are at the helm. However, the biopic isn’t afraid to paint Williams as unlikable. In its authentic and honest portrayal, we witness his fall from grace after leaving the pop group.

 

Even when finding love, William is still haunted by the internal struggles that keep him from finding his way as a solo artist post-Take That. In the usual character struggle, his success does not happen overnight. A glimmer of hope emerges with the release of his debut studio album, Life Thru a Lens. The sequence showcasing Williams’ creative breakthrough, as he teams up with English songwriter Guy Chambers, reminds us that something isn’t great at first.

 

n what would be the film’s version of a climactic blockbuster spectacle, Williams performs at the Knebworth Festival in a cinematic presentation of his 2003 performance of “Let Me Entertain You.” And boy, are we entertained. In a dramatic turn of events, Williams jumps off the stage and “fights” his past selves literally in a violent, bloody affair. Sequences like this speak so much about this biopic’s intention to do more of what’s expected.

 

The film amplifies Williams’ downward spiral to a grand cinematic scale, using the medium to its fullest potential. This approach makes the experience more intimate and immersive, allowing us to genuinely care about Williams — both as a pop star and as a person. Outside of the United Kingdom, many people may only recognize a song or two from his catalog. Yet, this biopic compelled me to explore more of his music, inspired by the tracks featured in the film.

 

Unfortunately, Better Man bombed at the box office, grossing close to $20 million against its $110 million budget. These numbers could justify future musical biopics leaning toward safer, more conventional approaches, much like 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody, which grossed nearly a billion dollars despite its modest $50-55 million budget.

Viewing the biopic from an outsider’s perspective, someone unfamiliar with Williams and his music, Better Man gave me hope that originality and creativity can still triumph over formulaic storytelling and box office expectations.

 

Ultimately, Better Man deserved to be seen not just by fans of Williams or his music, but by creative individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the world and inspiration to create something meaningful that feeds one’s creative soul. We need films like Better Man to take risks and push artistic boundaries, reminding us that cinema is an ever-changing medium.

 

https://billboardphilippines.com/culture/li...ic-review-2025/

Edited by Sydney11

Interesting interview with Jonno & Raechelle. Jonno did such a good job portraying Robbie in the movie , he does not get enough credit for it ...

 

 

TNM's Clodagh Griffin (@clogrifff) sat down with the man in the CGI suit, Jonno Davies, and Raechelle Banno (Nicole Appleton) to chat about why it makes so much sense, getting sweaty on set and the pressure of playing someone that everyone knows.

 

 

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