Williams, who shot to fame as a member of Take That, went on to become one of the biggest names in music after his solo career took off with the release of his 1997 album 'Life Thru A Lens'.
Best known for timeless classics like 'Rock DJ' and 'Angels', the documentary series will follow Williams' time in the limelight, from his days as the biggest male pop star in the world through his battles with addiction. A statement from Netflix reads"the series will cover Williams navigating media scrutiny throughout his career, as well as addiction, professional and personal break-ups, reunions, recovery and the impact all of this has had on the performer’s mental health."
Robbie's story will be told by Joe Pearlman, director of the award-winning documentary about 80s pop group Bros.