Robbie Williams calls being depicted as a monkey in 'Better Man' a 'genius' move

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Robbie Williams identifies as a **"professional attention seeker,"** embracing his image as the Bad Boy of Pop alongside personal challenges.
In the new film **"Better Man,"** directed by Michael Gracey, Williams is uniquely portrayed as a **monkey**, signifying a metaphorical take on his life story.
The decision to represent him as a monkey was a result of his friendship with Gracey, who found it **"genius"** and engaging for audiences.
Jonno Davies plays the monkey character, using motion capture to embody Williams' essence without requiring a direct likeness.
Despite past challenges in the U.S. market, Williams is excited about the film and his upcoming album projects, though uncertain about future performances.

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