Robbie Williams appeared as a CGI monkey as the brand new trailer for his upcoming ‘fantastical’ biopic, Higher Man, dropped on Wednesday.
The singer-songwriter, 50, has been engaged on the venture since 2021 – with the movie set for launch on December 26.
The primary look clip, sees Robbie, performed by actor Jonno Davies, by his life from faculty to the stage as his hit monitor, Let Me Entertain You, performs within the background.
Within the voiceover, he explains: ‘I do know what you’re considering. What’s with the monkey?
‘I’m one of many greatest popstars on the earth. However, I’ve at all times seen myself as rather less developed.’
Robbie Williams appeared as a CGI monkey as the brand new trailer for his upcoming ‘fantastical’ biopic, Higher Man, dropped on Wednesday
The singer-songwriter, 50, has been engaged on the venture since 2021 – with the movie set for launch on December 26
Whereas Jonno, takes on the position of youthful Robbie, the singer is heard within the voiceover and later performs the older model of himself.
From Best Showman director, Michael Gracey, it additionally stars Jake Simmance as Gary Barlow, Liam Head as Mark Owen, Jesse Hyde as Howard Donald and Chase Vollenweider as Jason Orange.
Sharing a primary look to X, he captioned the video: ‘Primarily based on a real story… ‘BETTER MAN’ – coming quickly. Go to betterman.robbiewilliams.com/ for more information and world launch dates.’
The official synopsis reads: ‘Higher Man is predicated on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and memorable resurgence of British pop famous person Robbie Williams, one of many best entertainers of all time.
‘Underneath the visionary course of Michael Gracey (‘The Best Showman’), the movie is uniquely instructed 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, by to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all of the whereas confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can deliver.’
Final yr, filming for the biopic noticed actors dancing on the streets of London clad in blue fits.
In pictures shared of the filming, the cast embarked on a huge energetic dance scene on Regent Avenue.
The primary look clip, sees Robbie, performed by actor Jonno Davies, by his life from faculty to the stage as his hit monitor, Let Me Entertain You, performs within the background
Within the voiceover, he explains: ‘I do know what you’re considering. What’s with the monkey?’
He provides: ‘I’m one of many greatest popstars on the earth. However, I’ve at all times seen myself as rather less developed’
The outfits had been paying homage to the band’s ensembles for the Brit Awards in 1994, the place they performed a Beatles Medley on stage.
Jonno, who’s taking part in a younger Robbie, sported a brown CGI go well with for the pictures.
Robbie is making ready to face off in opposition to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande within the bid for the Best Original Song at next year’s Oscars, due to the movie.
The star is ready to submit his tune Forbidden Highway to be thought of for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Nevertheless he’ll face stiff competitors, with superstars Woman Gaga and Ariana Grande set to even be within the operating for songs from their respective movies Joker: Folie à Deux and Depraved.
Whereas Jonno, takes on the position of youthful Robbie, the singer is heard within the voiceover and later performs the older model of himself (Robbie pictured final month)
Of his Oscars bid, a supply instructed The Sun: ‘Robbie is worked up not only for the possibility to current his film to the world, but additionally to have a crack on the Oscars.
‘Paramount has religion in pushing the tune out to voters and selling the monitor with their trailers and promos, of courser there aren’t any ensures, however he has a stellar status.’
They added: ‘Rob stands an excellent likelihood of being shortlisted on the Golden Globes too.
‘The voters are worldwide and have a larger perceive of his contribution to the world of pop and long-term success.’