Get a behind-the-scenes look at Better Man in this latest featurette for the upcoming movie about British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Better Man stars Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge, and Anthony Hayes.
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 greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Better Man is produced by Paul Currie, p.g.a., Michael Gracey, p.g.a., Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly, and Craig McMahon. Zhe Chen, Robbie Williams, Markus Barmettler, Philip Lee, Li-Wei Chu, Michael Loney, Thorsten Schumacher, Lars Sylvest, Mark Williams, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Smieja, David Ravel, Domenic Benvenuto, Gianni Benvenuto, Zoran Stojkovic, Dean Hood, David Conley, Daniel Fluri, Adrian Grabe, Andres Kernen, Slava Vladimirov, Jared Underwood, and Andrew Robinson serve as executive producers. It is written by Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, and Michael Gracey.
Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey, opens in select theaters on December 25, 2024 and nationwide on January 10, 2025.
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 greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Williams’ perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Better Man is produced by Paul Currie, p.g.a., Michael Gracey, p.g.a., Coco Xiaolu Ma, Jules Daly, and Craig McMahon. Zhe Chen, Robbie Williams, Markus Barmettler, Philip Lee, Li-Wei Chu, Michael Loney, Thorsten Schumacher, Lars Sylvest, Mark Williams, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Klaudia Smieja, David Ravel, Domenic Benvenuto, Gianni Benvenuto, Zoran Stojkovic, Dean Hood, David Conley, Daniel Fluri, Adrian Grabe, Andres Kernen, Slava Vladimirov, Jared Underwood, and Andrew Robinson serve as executive producers. It is written by Simon Gleeson, Oliver Cole, and Michael Gracey.
Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey, opens in select theaters on December 25, 2024 and nationwide on January 10, 2025.
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00:00This film is still running visually with amazing performances.
00:06It's by the director of The Greatest Showman.
00:09Imagine how epic that that is.
00:19You got in? You're in that band?
00:22I'm gonna be famous!
00:25I don't wanna rock!
00:27Like The Greatest Showman, this has everything that you would expect from a big musical.
00:31It's the same creative team, so we really got to take this up a notch.
00:34Come on!
00:35I don't wanna rock!
00:40Michael Gracey, the director of The Greatest Showman,
00:43he's charismatic and mentally talented.
00:46I don't wanna rock!
00:48Yeah, he's a legend. That's what Michael brings.
00:51To have someone who cares so much about a project
00:54only makes you and everyone else wanna care about it more as well.
00:59I wanna prove I can make it on my own.
01:02Prove to who?
01:03Everyone.
01:10It talks to you on a level deeper than words alone can.
01:17It is incredibly impactful.
01:20It is absolutely powerful.
01:25That is the power of a musical.
01:26You get to present narrative through song, through dance.
01:31And when it's done right, it is incredibly exhilarating.