The long-awaited trailer for Better Man is finally out. The musical drama is a biopic of British pop singer Robbie Williams. While die-hard fans of the musician were eagerly awaiting the film’s intriguing plot, the trailer left them stumped, especially since Williams is depicted as a monkey. So, why is Robbie Williams depicted as a monkey in his biopic Better Man?

Here's everything you need to know about this aspect of the upcoming film.

While explaining why he chose to cast Robbie Williams as a monkey in Better Man, director Michael Gracey said, “[Williams] literally sees himself as a performing monkey.”

The trailer for Better Man sets it apart from a regular biopic. While biopics are known for presenting their celebrities as superstars, the makers of this film have replaced the lead actor with a CGI ape. Every scene of Williams in the trailer is replaced with an ape that looks like Planet of the Apes. As the trailer plays, the pop singer begins his narration by addressing his fans, who are probably wondering what this portrayal entails.