Hugh Jackman (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Jodie Comer (Fall Guy) are set to star in a new movie about Robin Hood titled The Death Of Robin Hood.
The film will be written and directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One), and it will give us a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood story.
The film will “see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.”
This is definitely a different take on the legendary character who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
Producer Alexander Black said in a statement: “We are thrilled to be part of this very special project and to be working with a visionary director in Michael, a phenomenal cast in Hugh and Jodie, and producing with our frequent collaborators, Ryder and Swett at RPC.”
Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett of RPC added: “This is not the story of Robin Hood we’ve all come to know. Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral.”
He continued: “Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical along with Rama and Michael, the world is going to love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.”
The director of the film said: “It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood.”
He added: “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.”
Production is due to begin in February 2025.
Source: Deadline
