In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see more of Williams as a child - and in this case the child is a baby CGI monkey with big eyes and the most heartbreaking little

ROBBIE Williams has always enjoyed monkeying around and reveals he is delighted he will be played by a CGI chimp in the much anticipated story of his life. The Take That superstar, whose bizarre biopic Better Man hits UK cinemas on Boxing Day, says casting the ape was sheer genius as he has been a “performing monkey” since he was a teenager.

Better Man' stars Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney and more. This film is based on the true story of the rise, fall and resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.

Paramount Pictures has shared the full Better Man trailer for the forthcoming musical biographical drama starring pop star Robbie Williams as he portrays himself as a monkey. The film arrives in select theaters on December 25,

Why it works that Robbie Williams is played by a CGI chimp in 'Better Man' "To be honest, I've always been a little less evolved," chimp-Williams tells us in the trailer

The director of The Greatest Showman takes you on an electrifyingly demented wild ride. Watch the New Trailer for #BetterManMovie - In select theatres December 25. Everywhere January 17. Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise,