If you haven’t heard the news, we’re getting a new live-action Robin Hood movie in 2018. The film, which stars Taron Egerton as the title character, has been in development for quite some time and shot during the early part of 2017. We’ve already been treated to images featuring Egerton and co-star Jamie Foxx, and now we have our first look at Ben Mendelsohn as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Your Ben Mendelsohn Robin Hood first look is here:
Ben Mendelsohn Robin Hood image: See the actor as the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood is written by Joby Harold, Peter Craig, and David James Kelly and is directed by Peaky Blinders helmer Otto Bathurst, so expect stunning style and impressive visuals. The film sees Jamie Foxx play Little John, the leader of outlaws group Merry Men, Eve Hewson as Maid Marian, Jamie Dornan as Will Scarlet, half-brother of Hood, and the husband of Marian. As pictured, Ben Mendelsohn is the Sheriff of Nottingham, Paul Anderson plays Guy of Gisborne, Tim Minchin appears as Friar Tuck and Josh Herdman as Righteous and Björn Bengtsson as Tydon.
Related: Robin Hood logo revealed at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival
We’ve had a slew of Robin Hood movies in cinemas over the years. A firm favourite is still the 1990s hit Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves starring Kevin Costner and the more recent Robin Hood from director Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe.
The new film, which was originally called Robin Hood: Origins sees Robin return home from fighting in The Crusades where he finds that Sherwood Forest is rife with corruption and evil. He forms a band of outlaws and they take matters into their own hands.
Lionsgate will release Robin Hood in cinemas on September 21, 2018. Hit the links above for more. We’ll keep you updated on proceedings as we approach that release.
