Robbie Williams has revealed why he is being played as a chimpanzee in upcoming biopic Better Man. The unique new movie tells the iconic star's story with the use of a motion capture chimp, and the star explained in a new interview that he is drawn to "eccentricity".

Robbie Williams reflects on watching his biopic "Better Man," where he's reimagined as a chimp. He admits the experience is deeply emotional.

Speaking about the decision to use an animated ape, played by Jonno Davies, in place of an actual human in the film, Williams told One Show hosts Lauren Laverne and Alex Jones on Tuesday (26 November) that it was the idea of writer-director Michael Gracey, whose previous credits include The Greatest Showman.

Better Man's director has explained why Robbie Williams is portrayed by an ape in the biopic. Speaking to The Independent at the premiere in Leicester Square on Wednesday, 27 November, Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) said the idea came from interviews he conducted with the singer when Williams said he often felt like a performing monkey throughout his life.

Pop star Robbie Williams explains why he embraced the idea of being portrayed as a chimpanzee in "Better Man," at the biopic's European premiere, in London. (Nov. 27)

English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams explains why a monkey portrays him in his biopic 'Better Man.' Patrick discusses the recent UFO sighting at Imphal airport in India. The airport diverted and delayed numerous flights,