'Better Man' Breaks Records with 16 AACTA Nominations
The Robbie Williams biopic, featuring a CGI monkey portrayal, leads the 2025 AACTA Awards with unprecedented recognition across major categories.
- Michael Gracey's musical biopic 'Better Man' has received 16 nominations, the most ever in the AACTA Awards' 66-year history.
- The film is nominated for Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Screenplay, among other key categories, highlighting its wide-ranging acclaim.
- Jonno Davies' motion-capture performance as Robbie Williams marks the first time such a role has been recognized in AACTA acting categories.
- Other top contenders include 'Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaHow to Make Gravy' with 15 nominations each, and 'Late Night with the Devil' with 14.
- The AACTA Awards will take place on February 5 and 7, 2025, during a five-day festival celebrating Australian screen culture.