A first look at the upcoming drama series, Robin Hood, has been unveiled, showing Sean Bean and Connie Nielsen in the roles of the formidable Sheriff of Nottingham and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The upcoming ten-part series, which is a reimagined take on the legendary tale, is billed as a "sweeping, romantic adventure" that focuses on the relationship between Rob and Marian. With "tense rivalries and high-stakes power struggles at the heart" of the show, it sounds like viewers are in for a compelling watch.
© Aleksandar Letic/MGM+HELLO!'s TV Writer Abby Allen said: "As a self-confessed Robin Hood obsessive, I can't wait for this one to hit screens! Sean Bean is the king of historical dramas, having starred in Sharpe, Shardlake and, of course, Game of Thrones. I have no doubt his take on the legendary outlaw will be unmissable."
What to expect from Robin Hood
The series, which comes from showrunner John Glenn (SEAL Team) and producer/director Jonathan English (Librarians: The Next Chapter), promises to bring "historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian to the beloved story", according to the synopsis.
Set after the Norman invasion of England, the story follows Rob, a Saxon forester's son, as he rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws. Meanwhile, Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord, infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
© Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockThe series follows the pair as they "fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom".
Meet the cast of Robin Hood
Jack Patten (NCIS: Sydney) stars as Rob alongside Lauren McQueen (Hollyoaks) as Marian.
© WireImageThey're joined by Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings) as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Connie Nielsen (Gladiator, Wonder Woman) as Eleanor of Aquitaine.
The series also stars Lydia Peckham (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Steven Waddington (Slow Horses, The Trap), Marcus Fraser (Foundation), Angus Castle-Doughty (Shadow and Bone) and Henry Rowley.
© Nils Jorgensen/ShutterstockHow to watch Robin Hood
The ten-episode first season will premiere on MGM+ in the U.K., Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands later this year, with a release date yet ot be confirmed.
Five more adaptations of Robin Hood while you wait...
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© Corbis via Getty Images1. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
In this classic swashbuckler, Robin (Errol Flynn) gives a heroic, Hollywood-style performance as the medieval outlaw who attempts to overthrow Prince John and win the heart of the Norman maid, Marian.
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© Getty Images2. Robin and Marian (1976)
Set years after their Sherwood adventures, Robin (Sean Connery) returns from France to find Marian (Audrey Hepburn) is now the mother superior at a nearby convent. When she is ordered to be arrested by the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin must face his enemy one last time to save her.
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© Getty Images3. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
After his father is murdered, the outlawed Robin Hood (Kevin Costner) fights back against the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham (portrayed with cartoonish malevolence by the late Alan Rickman) in this action-packed blockbuster.
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© Getty Images3. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
When Robin returns home to find his estate confiscated and evil Prince John causing chaos, he enlists three friends to fight back. This parody of the classic tale and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is filled with silliness along the way.
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© Alamy Stock Photo4. Robin Hood (2010)
For a grittier adaptation, Ridley Scott’s version follows a more weighty plot. Beginning at the end of King Richard’s reign, Robin (Russell Crowe), an archer in his army, returns to Nottingham, where he falls in love with a widow (Cate Blanchett). However, corruption threatens their future.
