Gracey, Better Man and Robbie Williams

‘Better Man' Director Michael Gracey Explains How Robbie Williams Saved ‘The Greatest Showman'
Gracey also breaks down his decision to portray one of England's biggest pop stars as a CGI monkey: "If you do a musical, you are already starting in a place of heightened reality."
Robbie Williams and director Michael Gracey talk family, musicals and ‘punchable’ star of musical biopic Better Man
The pair discuss why the lead is a computer-generated chimpanzee and the audience’s appetite for a pop star’s problems
Better Man director Michael Gracey on making a monkey out of Robbie Williams for his new biopic
The Australian filmmaker on telling Williams’ lifestory with a CGI chimp, the toxic nature of fame and how the former Take That star saved his debut feature film The Greatest Showman
Why turning Robbie Williams into a “performing monkey” was Michael Gracey’s way into ‘Better Man’: “It’s how he sees himself”
Director Michael Gracey on why he turned pop star Robbie Williams into a CGI ape for his dark, intense musical biopic
Robbie Williams promos Better Man biopic with free gig
Robbie Williams is making a surprise appearance at Melbourne's Federation Square to promote his biopic Better Man.
Robbie Williams rips into ABC 'twits' at free Melbourne concert after he 'got in trouble' for 'over-promoting' his new biopic during NYE performance
Robbie Williams unleashed at ABC-TV and other news outlets on Thursday after he was criticised for 'over-promoting' his new biopic Better Man.
Robbie Williams wows fans at free Melbourne event
Melbourne fans of Robbie Williams filled Federation Square for a free performance by the singer this afternoon. The English pop star performed for about 40 minutes, joking with the crowd and belting out some of his biggest hits,
‘Way more important than my wedding’: Robbie Williams fans lap up his Federation Square gig
Robbie Williams took over Melbourne like the ultimate showman – with a cheeky grin, larrikin humour, and a free “thank you” concert for the city where he feels most at home.
Robbie Williams sends fans wild as he performs free concert in Melbourne's Federation Square
Robbie Williams took Melbourne by storm on Thursday afternoon when he performed a free concert at Federation Square at 5pm.
Aussie girl’s wild act for Robbie Williams
Super fans of Robbie Williams have been camping out for hours ahead of his free Melbourne concert - some having gone to extreme lengths for the star.
Anatomy of a scene: Making Better Man’s showstopping Rock DJ sequence
It’s the key scene in Michael Gracey’s Robbie Williams biopic but, the man behind it says, it very nearly didn’t happen.
How Hugh Jackman Inspired the New Robbie Williams Biopic
Michael Greeley reveals the unlikely origin story for ‘Better Man,' which opens the Palm Springs International Film Festival ...
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Video: Better Man director Michael Gracey reveals Robbie Williams' oversharing was 'confronting'
The Australian director also spoke of what he thought the future of musicals will look like with the roaring success of Wicked. Read the full story ...
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Interview: Director Michael Gracey and actor Jonno Davies Better Man
Set to entertain audiences from December, Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the ...
How ‘Better Man' Turns Robbie Williams Into a Singing and Dancing Chimp
Wētā FX VFX supervisor Luke Millar describes finding the right balance to represent Williams as a CG chimp and how it all ...