Robin Hood (upcoming TV series)
| Robin Hood | |
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| Screenplay by | John Glenn Jonathan English |
| Directed by | Jonathan English |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Todd Lieberman John Glenn Jonathan English |
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| Original release | |
| Network | MGM+ |
Robin Hood is an upcoming American television series produced by Lionsgate Television for MGM+. It will star Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen in lead roles along with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Premise
[edit]A Saxon forester’s son, Rob, and the daughter of a Norman lord, Marian, work together to fight for justice and freedom following the Norman invasion of England in the Middle Ages. Rob becomes the leader of a band of rebel outlaws whilst Marian infiltrates Norman court of Power, as they collaborate to thwart royal corruption and attempt to bring peace to England.
Cast
[edit]- Jack Patten as Rob
- Sean Bean as Sheriff of Nottingham
- Lauren McQueen as Marian
- Connie Nielsen as Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham
- Henry Rowley as Will
- Steven Waddington as Earl of Huntingdon
- Marcus Fraser as Little John
- Angus Castle-Doughty as Friar Tuck
Production
[edit]The series received a series order from MGM+ in September 2024, to be written by John Glenn and Jonathan English with both as executive producers, it is produced hy Lionsgate Television.[1] Glenn is showrunner and English is directing the pilot episode and is producing director on the 10-episode season. Todd Lieberman is executive producer for Hidden Pictures.[2]
In January 2025, Australian actor Jack Patten was cast in the lead role of Robin Hood, in his television debut.[3] Sean Bean was confirmed in the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham, with Lauren McQueen as Maid Marian, and cast members Lydia Peckham, Henry Rowley, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser and Angus Castle-Doughty, in February 2025.[4][5] The following month, Connie Nielsen joined the cast as Eleanor of Aquitaine.[6]
Filming took place in Serbia in February 2025.[7][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Otterson, Joe (24 September 2024). "MGM+ Orders Robin Hood Series From John Glenn, Jonathan English". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (27 January 2025). "'Robin Hood': Australian Newcomer Jack Patten Lands Title Role In MGM+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Zaccaria, Alexis (27 January 2025). "New Robin Hood Show Gets Underway As Modern Retelling Casts Lead". Screen Rant. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (11 February 2025). "Sean Bean to Play Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood' Series at MGM+". Variety. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (26 February 2025). "'Robin Hood': Lauren McQueen Set As Marian; Lydia Peckham, TikTok Star Henry Rowley & More Also Cast". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ London, Rob (5 March 2025). "MGM'+s Robin Hood Show Courts a 'Gladiator' Star". Collider. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (24 September 2024). "MGM+ Orders 'Robin Hood' Drama From John Glenn, Jonathan English". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Robin Hood at IMDb