Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer To Star In Dark Retelling Of Robin Hood

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Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer are set to star in a dark retelling of Robin Hood. The legendary figure from English folklore, who famously stole from the rich to give to the poor, has been adapted to the screen countless times over the years, going back to 1922's Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood, 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Disney's The Story of Robin Hood from 1952. More recent adaptations include Kevin Costner's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves from 1991, Ridley Scott's Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe, and the 2018 version starring Taron Egerton.

Now, according to Variety, Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer are set to star in a dark retelling, titled The Death of Robin Hood, from Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski. Though not explicitly stated, Jackman will likely play the titular role, with Comer playing Maid Marian. The project will hit the Cannes Market next month and is set to start production in February 2025. Sarnoski shared the following statement:

It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.

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Source: Variety