Robin Hood (upcoming TV series)

Robin Hood
Screenplay by
Directed byJonathan English
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMGM+

Robin Hood is an upcoming American television series produced by Lionsgate Television for MGM+. It will star Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen in the lead roles of Robin Hood and Marian respectively, along with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Premise

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 while Marian infiltrates the Norman courts, as they collaborate to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to England.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Production

The series received a series order from MGM+ in September 2024, with John Glenn and Jonathan English set as writers and to both executive produce.[1] Glenn also serves as showrunner while English serves as the director of five episodes, including the pilot. Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures also serves as an executive producer, while Lionsgate Television acts as the main production studio.[2]

In January 2025, Jack Patten was cast in the lead role of Robin Hood in his television debut.[3] In February, Sean Bean was cast as the Sheriff of Nottingham[4] and Lauren McQueen was cast as Maid Marian. Additional main cast members announced included Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty, and Henry Rowley.[5] The following month, Connie Nielsen was cast as Eleanor of Aquitaine.[6] In April, Richard Lintern, Erica Ford, Ryan Gage, Oscar Salem, Miloš Timotijević, and Tamara Radovanović were cast in supporting roles.[7] In July, Grame Thomas King, Tom Mison, Anastasia Griffith, Matija Gredić, Mihailo Lazić, Boban Marjanović, and Jelena Gavrilović also joined the cast in supporting roles.[8]

Filming took place in Serbia from February until July 2025.[9][5]

References

  1. ^ Otterson, Joe (24 September 2024). "MGM+ Orders Robin Hood Series From John Glenn, Jonathan English". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (27 January 2025). "Robin Hood: Australian Newcomer Jack Patten Lands Title Role In MGM+ Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  3. ^ Zaccaria, Alexis (27 January 2025). "New Robin Hood Show Gets Underway As Modern Retelling Casts Lead". Screen Rant. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (11 February 2025). "Sean Bean to Play Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood Series at MGM+". Variety. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ London, Rob (5 March 2025). "MGM'+s Robin Hood Show Courts a Gladiator Star". Collider. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (18 April 2025). "Robin Hood Adds 6 To Cast In Recurring Roles; Production Underway In Serbia". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (1 July 2025). "Robin Hood Adds 7 To Recurring Cast Of MGM+ Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  9. ^ Vlessing, Etan (24 September 2024). "MGM+ Orders Robin Hood Drama From John Glenn, Jonathan English". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
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