Washington: In his latest project, the much-anticipated biopic 'Better Man', Robbie Williams confronts the darker chapters of his life, including his struggles with addiction and troubled relationships. The film, set to be released by Paramount Pictures, pulls no punches in its portrayal of Williams' turbulent past. Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel Taking responsibility for his own mistakes, Williams openly accepts his role as the "main villain" in the movie.
"There were many villains in this movie until we legally couldn't have many villains in this movie," Williams explained, adding, "Now the only villain in this movie is me. I'm quite happy to be the main villain in this movie," as per Deadline. The candid reflection highlights the singer's willingness to hold himself accountable for his actions during a turbulent period in his life.
Among the film's many revelations, Williams touches on his complex relationship with his former 'Take That' bandmate, Gary Barlow. Early drafts of the script were heavily biased towards Williams, portraying him as the victim in their famous feud. However, after sharing the script with Barlow, Williams made sure to soften the portrayal.
"In the script, I speak how I spoke and I think how I thought back then," he said, adding, "We sent him the script and he rang me. Gaz phones me, 'Rob, I come off worse than Darth Vader in the first 'Star Wars','" as per Deadline. Acknowledging Barlow's concerns, Williams agreed to make adju.