EXCLUSIVE: MGM+ has rounded out its solid for upcoming collection Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, with six in recurring roles. Richard Lintern (Silent Witness), Erica Ford (The Nevers), Ryan Gage (Select or Die), Oscar Salem (Vigil), and Serbian actors Miloš Timotijević (Within the Land of Blood and Honey) and Tamara Radovanović (The Arc) be a part of beforehand introduced primary solid Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Citadel-Doughty and Henry Rowley, and Sean Bean, who recurs. Manufacturing is presently underway in Serbia.
From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic journey, a contemporary take of the traditional story that brings historic authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened deal with the connection between Rob and Marian.
Within the collection, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian (McQueen) the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work collectively to battle for justice and freedom. As Rob rises because the chief of a band of insurgent outlaws, Marian infiltrates the ability at courtroom, as each work collectively to thwart royal corruption and convey peace to the land.
Lintern will play the Bishop of Hereford. Grasping but savvy, the Bishop enjoys vital political and religious energy as an agent of the crown who’s additionally been appointed by the Vatican in Rome. A significant ally (or enemy), he exerts his affect alongside the Sheriff to take care of the established order in Nottingham — a establishment that very a lot advantages him.
Ford portrays Ralph Miller. The eldest of the Miller siblings, Ralph has lived a lot of her life disguised as a boy, for her personal safety. Compelled to look after her brothers from a younger age, Ralph is fiercely loyal and protecting. From the second Rob enters her life, he catches her eye — round him, she feels secure, and begins flowering into her femininity in methods which might be each awkward and delightful. Whereas she is aware of Rob loves Marian, Ralph by no means stops carrying a torch for him, believing that ultimately he belongs with one in every of his personal type — a Saxon, like herself.
Gage will play Spragart. Crafty and resourceful, Spragart is a Saxon poacher and thief whose twisted path intersects Rob’s after Rob catches him poaching in Sherwood. Later, Spragart joins up with Rob and the Outlaws, becoming a member of the gang on a daring raid towards the Bishop. He’s a quick-thinking rogue with a thoughts that’s all the time as much as one thing — and it’s often no good.
Salem will painting The Earl of Pembroke, Marshal, Eleanor’s advisor and confidant. Worldly, bold, and politically savvy, Marshal is a chief ally to the Queen, serving her faithfully whereas additionally pursuing an erotically charged romantic relationship with the Sheriff of Nottingham’s daughter, Priscilla.
Timotijević portrays Egbert, a Royal Forester, who serves alongside Alwin and Hugh as a trustworthy protector of Sherwood.
Glenn government produces with producer-director Jonathan English and Todd Lieberman of Hidden Footage. Glenn and English additionally function writers, whereas Carly Elter and Nicole Bryant will oversee the collection for Hidden Footage.
Along with premiering on MGM+ within the U.S., Robin Hood shall be accessible to MGM+ viewers within the U.Okay., Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
Lintern is maybe greatest identified for his seven-season run as a lead in BBC drama Silent Witness. He additionally portrayed Stephen Ward in Netflix’s The Crown, amongst different credit.
Ford made her display screen debut in HBO’s The By no meanss. Most not too long ago, she performed supporting roles in Hallmark function An American in Austen and in HBO’s Home of the Dragon Season 2.
Gage, identified for his work on movies The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Battle of the 5 Armies and Select or Die, will subsequent be seen in upcoming movies Leonora within the Morning Gentle and The Draw. His tv credit embody Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storym Renegade Nell, The Well-known 5 and upcoming in Ridley.
Salem can presently be seen as a collection common in BBC/Peacock’s Vigil Season 2. He additionally was not too long ago seen within the Oscar nominated Mubi function The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat, and in Home of the Dragon for HBO.
Timotijević’s credit embody Angelina Jolie’s In The Land of Blood and Honey, and in Serbian collection Srećni ljudi (Glad Individuals), Gore and Porodično blago (Household Treasure).
Radovanovic’s credit embody English-language collection comparable to The Ark, The Outpost and Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.
