The movie, directed by The Biggest Showman’s Michael Gracey, follows Williams from his childhood and early days in Take That to changing into one of many largest superstars on the planet.
Let the monkey entertain you, as a result of Robbie Williams is nowhere to be seen within the trailer for Higher Man.
Paramount dropped its first trailer for the musical biopic from Michael Gracey, director of The Biggest Showman, who used a CGI monkey to play the a part of the 50-year-old British pop sensation.
“I do know what you are pondering. What’s with the monkey? I am Robbie Williams. I am one of many largest pop stars on the planet. However I’ve at all times seen myself rather less developed,” Williams is heard narrating.
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Whereas the movie seems to be like musical biopics which have graced our screens earlier than — resembling Elvis — the stark distinction is the speaking and singing monkey entrance and heart.
The trailer begins with Williams’ primate alter-ego being pushed to the bottom by a bunch of children whereas taking part in soccer … earlier than flashing to the identical monkey acting on stage in entrance of 1000’s.
“Higher Man relies on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and noteworthy resurgence of British pop famous person Robbie Williams, one of many biggest entertainers of all time,” the official logline reads.
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“It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, via to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist — all of the whereas confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can convey.”
The solid consists of Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge and Anthony Hayes. Jonno Davies performs the monkey model of Williams.
Higher Man is due for launch on Christmas Day earlier than a wider launch on January 17.
