Robbie Williams' new biopic musical takes a unique approach, portraying the singer himself as a computer-generated chimpanzee. The film delves into Williams' complex relationship with his father, exploring the challenges and triumphs of his life. While the film celebrates Williams' grandmother, his portrayal of his father is described as complex and potentially difficult to love.
) talk about the new biopic musical, in which Williams is portrayed by actor Jonno Davies in the form of a computer-generated chimpanzee.When Robbie told us his stories, I thought they were great narratives. I wanted to find a really unique way into them.I totally agree. Being a musical, you’re already in a heightened space. People are breaking into a song to express their inner thoughts and feelings. You’re given a sentimental licence theatrically to do that.
Robbie, we can see the film as a love letter to your grandmother. But your relationship with your father is much more complicated. What kind of letter are you sending to him withThe portrayal of my dad by Steve Pemberton is absolutely incredible. But it’s a confusing thing for me. It was a one-dimensional look at a relationship between the two of us, where there are obviously three dimensions to it. Not everything happened the way it was represented in the film. But it was how it felt.
In the film, your father says that nobody is interested in an entertainer’s problems. Yet, recent biopics on Elton John and Freddie Mercury, and nowThere is, in this space – of the biopic. And there is in this space after you’ve overcome the problems. You are a celebrity, and it should be an honour and it should be a privilege to experience the gift that has been bestowed you, and how dare you complain about anything.
An unflattering look at the lead character has to be presented in order for the redemption narrative to make sense. Robbie, what was that like to see yourself as “punchable,” as it’s said in the film?Well, it was conceit to sell the movie. I was never like that. No, I couldn’t tell you what it’s like in a soundbite. Sometimes it’s just a relief that a project that took so many years to make turned out to be incredible.
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