Robin Hood News

King Richard of 'Robin Hood' Found in 'Wolverine' Villain

July 13, 2009 03:07:31

Moving on from his villainous role in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Danny Huston will tackle on a historical figure in "Robin Hood". According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 47-year-old actor will step into the shoes of King Richard who is more commonly known as Richard the Lionheart due to his exploits during the Third Crusade.

Landing the role means he will be sharing screen with Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe, who headlines the project as the titular character. He will also join other cast ensemble that include Cate Blanchett as Maid Marion and Mark Strong as Sir Godfrey. The actor who is also credited as director is expected to shoot for his part after wrapping up on "Clash of the Titans".

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Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' Possibly Being Rewritten

April 30, 2009 10:04:37

An interesting tidbit concerning "Robin Hood" script and its potential rewriting work has been brought to the attention by Showbiz 411. Through the newly launched site, former Fox journalist Roger Friedman claimed that another rewriting has been done for the script of the Ridley Scott-directed action drama.

On the yet-to-be-proven story, Friedman made note that "Shakespeare in Love" screenwriter Tom Stoppard has been hired to tackle the job. "I'm told that Tom Stoppard, the genius playwright (Rock N Roll, Coast of Utopia, etc) and actual screenwriter of 'Shakespeare in Love' among other films, has been reworking Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' from top to bottom," so his report read.

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First Look at Russell Crowe in 'Robin Hood'

April 20, 2009 11:04:04

Universal Pictures have released the first photo from "Robin Hood". Posted at USA Today, the picture provides the first look at Russell Crowe as the titular character. In the freshly-outed image, the Academy Award-winning actor for "Gladiator" is seen sporting a Caesar haircut. He has also shed the "State of Play" and "Body of Lies" weight, exhibiting a slimmed-down physique.

Crowe's photo as the prince of thieves also displays the character's new look. Of the new look, producer Brian Grazer explained, "He doesn't have the old Robin Hood tights. He's got armor. He's very medieval. He looks, if anything, more like he did in Gladiator than anything we're used to seeing with Robin Hood."

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Mark Strong Talks 'Robin Hood' Villain

March 30, 2009 03:03:33

While not much has been uncovered of Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood", Mark Strong has given a tiny bit of light about his Sir Godfrey character in the project. Talking to Empire Online at the 2009 Jameson Empire Awards, the "RocknRolla" actor described his villainous character as "a bit of a bastard".

"I play King John's right-hand man who is a bit of a bastard - there's lot of horse riding, lots of threatening people with enormous swords," Strong said of Sir Godfrey. He also explained his role's transition from Guy of Gisborne to Godfrey, saying "A year ago I was playing the Guy of Gisborne character but the story isn't the Robin Hood story. Although all the characters are all involved, it's a different narrative."

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Cate Blanchett Confirmed as Maid Marion in 'Robin Hood'

February 26, 2009 04:02:01

Amidst speculations of Cate Blanchett replacing Sienna Miller as Maid Marion in "Robin Hood", a new report broke out that the award-winning actress has been set to take on the part. Variety has reported that the Brad Pitt's co-star in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" will star alongside Russell Crowe, who will portray the titular character.

Imagine Entertainment's Brian Grazer, who will serve as the film's producer, commented that Blanchett was "a strong match for Crowe". He also added that putting her and Crowe together will make one enjoyable film. "They are both highly accomplished dramatic actors who are taken seriously playing rich characters in period pieces, but each has the ability to show you fun," so he claimed.

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'Nottingham' to Be Called 'Robin Hood', Ridley Scott Clarifies Rumors

February 18, 2009 01:02:25

A revisionist take on the Robin Hood tale, "Nottingham", has been scraped and is projected toward "Robin Hood". Director Ridley Scott fessed up about the matter to MTV News, saying "I am in a constant stage of development. I am liable to do 'Gucci.' I am liable to do a thing called 'Child 44,' and I am doing 'Robin Hood' next... Oh yes, I think we are just going to call it 'Robin Hood'."

Describing his Robin Hood as "a bowman in the army of Richard Coeur de Lion", Scott then clarified on Russell Crowe's double role in "Nottingham". "[Crowe as both Robin and the Sheriff of Nottingham] was an idea so far back, way back when at the time I had this proposed to me, and I read it and thought, 'I don't really know what it does for it, but it's alright'," he stated. "It is better to simply have the evolution of a character called Robin Hood, who will come out of a point in the Crusades which is the end."

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Cate Blanchett Most Likely to Replace Sienna Miller in 'Nottingham'

February 07, 2009 01:02:27

Cate Blanchett has been deemed to be the most likely candidate to replace Sienna Miller in "Nottingham". In the latest news regarding the possible casting, The Telegraph suggested that Blanchett could be stepping closer to landing the role of Maid Marian alongside Russell Crowe, who has been set to play both Robin Hood and Sheriff of Nottingham.

The trade based their report on Mark Strong's comment at the 29th London Film Critics' Circle Awards on Wednesday, February 4. "I think Cate Blanchett is set to take the Maid Marian part," said the actor who has reportedly signed up to play Sir Guy of Gisbourne in the movie. "She is a wonderful actress and it would make it a much classier film if she was in it."

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Russell Crowe Taking Double Duty in 'Nottingham'

September 29, 2008 10:09:20

The casting of Universal Pictures' "Nottingham" is taking an interesting twist as two rival characters will be played by a single actor. Russell Crowe who has been attached to the project playing as Sheriff of Nottingham, will take a double duty playing as the villainous Robin Hood as well.

Director Ridley Scott confirms the fact himself, telling MTV News that Crowe is "playing both". Although other details are kept for efficiency, Scott said that the dual roles would be "a good old clever adjustment of characters. One becomes the other. It changes."

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Robin Hood's Twisted Tale of 'Nottingham' On Hold

July 28, 2008 11:07:12

Having had Russell Crowe and Sienna Miller lining up for "Nottingham" apparently is not enough to keep it away from any problem. Words are the production of the latest and twisted Robin Hood movie which has been set to start in mid-August in London has been postponed indefinitely.

Reports claimed that there are a number of reasons posted by Universal Pictures regarding the production delay. In the first place, it is said that the studio expressed their concern over the possible SAG strike. Then, they want the shooting location, the forest, to be green and last but not least, Universal proposed that there is problem with the script written by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris which has been rewritten by Brian Helgeland.

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'Batman' Star Christian Bale to Be Villainous Robin Hood

June 21, 2008 02:06:13

Christian Bale's name has been listed to be among those who have patterned memorable Batman in the public's mind with his portrayal of the superhero in his early year in "Batman Begins" and many have waited to see him once again as the bat-themed action hero in the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight". Still, one particular person apparently sees him to be perfect as the legendary thief, Robin Hood.

According to latest report, director Ridley Scott has expressed his interest on having the "3:10 to Yuma" star to play the prince of thieves in his twisted tale of Robin Hood in "Nottingham". But, no signing has been done, especially with words are suggesting that the 34-year-old Bale is still 'in talks' phase for the role opposite Russell Crowe as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sienna Miller as Maid Marian.

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Sienna Miller Being a Maid in 'Nottingham'

June 19, 2008 09:06:04

Throughout the years, Maid Marian, the lady companion of the ever so famous figure in English folklore Robin Hood, has been portrayed by various actresses, including Kate Moss, Audrey Hepburn, Uma Thurman and Amy Yasbeck, giving different interpretations to the legendary character from courageous and noble woman to a mischievous tomboy and skillful archer. In 2009, Sienna Miller is expected to bring a new air to this particular character through "Nottingham".

In an interview with BBC, the English starlet revealed that she has been signed to star as Marian in the new and twisted Robin Hood movie. Speaking to Colin Paterson, Miller confessed, "It's happening. I just found out. It's the most exciting news in the world." She also expressed her excitement in nailing the part saying, "I could not have a better part." Though obvious that the 26-year-old is excited with the news, she still offered a serious thought on whether or not the movie will actually be done. "It's ridiculous," she said. "But there's this looming actors' strike, so it's not 100 per cent sure that it's going to be made, but it's looking pretty certain."

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Brian Helgeland Reconstructing "Nottingham"

June 06, 2007 10:06:15

A fundamental change is happening to Universal Pictures' "Nottingham" now as "L.A. Confidential" scribe Brian Helgeland reportedly has been picked up to rewrite the movie's script originally penned by Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris.

The revisionist take on the legend of Robin Hood, the ambitious project is said to present the Sheriff of Nottingham more as a noble lawman than an evil king's right-hand man as depicted in the tale. It has been confirmed that Oscar winner Russell Crowe is set to portray the character.

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Ridley Scott Rules "Nottingham"

May 01, 2007 10:05:42

Coming to his fourth collaboration with Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott has signed on to assume helming duties on the Oscar-winning actor's starring vehicle "Nottingham", which Universal Pictures is developing alongside Imagine Entertainment.

A revisionist take on the Robin Hood tale, pic will present Crowe's character, Sheriff of Nottingham, as a noble and brave lawman who labors for a corrupt king and engages in a love triangle with Maid Marion and Robin Hood. It is said that Scott will work on the project after finishing filming "Body of Lies" for Warner Bros. Pictures.

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Russell Crowe Settles in "Nottingham"

February 01, 2007 11:02:27

Following its victorious attempt to secure to rights to hotly-pursued spec script of "Nottingham" written by "Sleeper Cell" scribes Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris, Universal Pictures has reportedly picked up Russell Crowe to topline the project, which it will develop alongside Imagine Entertainment.

With the inclusion, Crowe therefore once again finds himself work under Imagine after crime drama "American Gangster" which is set to open this year on November 2. Prior to this Ridley Scott-directed flick, the Oscar-winning actor played the title character in another Imagine's production "Cinderella Man" back in 2005.

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