Hugh Jackman will headline the upcoming film The Dying of Robin Hood, which would be the rarest adaptation of the legendary hero but. Whereas there have been many iterations of the Robin Hood story, the upcoming thriller will adapt the story’s darker model primarily based on the Seventeenth-century ballad Robin Hood’s Dying.
Now, it’s been confirmed that The Dying of Robin Hood will probably be rated R for robust bloody violence. This may additionally make it one of many uncommon variations to hit this ranking, contemplating Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, and Taron Egerton’s variations have been PG-13.
The Siege of Robin Hood and Robin Hood: Ghosts of Sherwood are among the many few iterations that additionally garnered an R-rating, however they don’t examine to the star-studded solid of A24’s upcoming thriller. Disney’s well-known 1973 animated film is likely one of the tamest and kid-friendly, with a G-rating.
Whereas most Robin Hood tales have showcased the well-known archer for his heroism and vigilantism, the A24 film, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, depicts the legendary outlaw crammed with remorse. As he grapples together with his violent previous, a nurse attends to the injured determine after having fought in a battle.
Alongside Jackman, The Dying of Robin Hood solid consists of Jodie Comer, Invoice Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe. Skarsgård will painting the protagonist’s companion, Little John.
The final main function movie concerning the legendary outlaw was the 2018 film starring Egerton. Regardless of its star-studded solid of Jamie Foxx and Eve Hewson, the variation was a important and industrial disappointment, making simply $86 million on the field workplace towards a $100 million funds.
As well as, most motion pictures have not been well-received by critics. Whereas the 2018 model is the lowest-rated with a 14%, Crowe, Costner, and Cary Elwes’ adaptation earned 43%, 51%, and 42%, respectively. Nonetheless, Errol Flynn’s The Adventures of Robin Hood has an ideal 100%.
One of the latest iterations was MGM+’s TV present starring Sean Bean and Jack Patten. It obtained much more favorable opinions, and it at the moment holds a 77% Rotten Tomatoes rating. As of writing, the studio has not but renewed the sequence for season 2.
The Dying of Robin Hood doesn’t have a launch date but, nevertheless it’s scheduled for someday in 2026.
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Michael Sarnoski
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Michael Sarnoski