English actor Jonno Davies provided the physical performance and speaking voice for the pop star character, with Weta using visual effects to make his face and limbs look like a chimp’s.

That was the challenge facing Jonno Davies when it came to Better Man which saw him play Robbie Williams, only as a chimpanzee, meaning his entire performance was done in motion-capture.

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Jonno Davies is the ape performer under the Wētā FX motion capture and he’s terrific, as is the ensemble who acts against him with spectacular conviction. His Williams is always in motion ...

The British pop star is portrayed as a CGI monkey, played by Jonno Davies, in the latest trailer for "Better Man," hitting select theaters Dec. 25 and out everywhere Jan. 17.

"Better Man" is now playing in theaters. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 6, 2025.

Jonno Davies then had the task of playing Williams in the movie with his performance filmed via motion capture. This was then blended with the footage of Williams ...

While the “Better Man” chimp has Williams’ eyes, actor Jonno Davies is the man behind its motion and voice. AP. The CGI chimp — the only non-human in “Better Man” — actually has ...

British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams' life story is depicted in 'Better Man,' in which he is portrayed by a CGI monkey, performed by actor Jonno Davies, while everyone else is human. From the ...

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And for stars Raechelle Banno and Jonno Davies, the best things really do happen when you’re dancing. Better Man—a.k.a. that one movie with the singing chimpanzee—tel ...