Jun 17, 2022 2:17pm | Updated June 17, 2022 2:37 p.m
Robbie Williams is one of the best-selling British artists of all time.
And now the 48-year-old will be starring in Stoke’s life story in a big-budget biopic titled ” better person.
Robbie Williams and Australian filmmaker Michael Gracey, who directed the box office hit The greatest showmanare in charge of the project and the cast and crew are said to have traveled to Melbourne, Australia to begin filming.
With news that the film is well on its way, we bring you everything you need to know about the former Take That star’s plot, cast, soundtrack, release date and more.
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What do we know so far about Robbie Williams’ “Better Man”?
The film has been dubbed a “musical fantasy” and will shoot at Melbourne’s Docklands Studios in 2022.
Director Michael Gracey officially announced in December 2021 that the Robbie Williams film would be shot.
“Telling the beautiful, distinctive story of Robbie Williams at home in my own town is a dream come true,” he enthused.
“There is a creative energy burning in the Melbourne film industry and I know this film will thrive here.”
In typical Robbie Williams fashion, the singer hasn’t held back from revealing the ups and downs behind the making of the film.
Speaking about the biopic to fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena earlier this month, Robbie said: “The thing about movies is that it’s a miracle anything gets made.
“Everything is held up in a bottleneck. It’s always, “This person says no and this person says yes and this person is offended and this person isn’t offended enough.” It’s agents and lawyers.”
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Who will star in Robbie Williams’ Better Man?
Robbie Williams is set to appear as himself in the new film about his life.
The 48-year-old from Stoke will take on the lead role from British actor Jonno Davies, 29, of the Amazon series HunterShe will play the younger version of Robbie.
Other confirmed cast members include Australian actress Kate Mulvany, who co-starred in the lead role The Great GatsbyDamon Herriman (Mr. In between) and filmmaker and actor Anthony Hayes.
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Better Man Soundtrack: What Songs Will Be Featured In The Movie?
Insiders are silent about what will appear on the Robbie Williams film’s soundtrack.
With smash hits like “Angels”, “She’s The One”, “Supreme”, “Feel”, “Rock DJ” and many more to choose from, producers might struggle to narrow them down to just a few!
Speak with meeting In 2021, Gracey confirmed the songs would be adapted for the film.
“All of Robbie’s songs are re-sung for the emotion of the moment,” he said.
“If he’s in deep despair, he won’t sing a song as a cabaret extravaganza; it’s broken down, acapella, stripped down, because that’s where he’s emotional. In moments of pure joy you’ll get songs sung in this whirlwind of hysteria.
“So Robbie will be singing essentially every song in the film, but it’s performed for the emotion of that moment and that scene.”
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When is Better Man coming out?
There is no official release date for Robbie Williams yet better person.
However, the film, which began production in May 2022, is expected to be released in late 2023 or early 2024.
Watch this space…