Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer's The Death of Robin Hood hits cinemas
A gritty take on Robin Hood's final days, starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, is now in cinemas.
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The Death of Robin Hood, a new film starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, has opened in cinemas. It tells the story of the outlaw's final days, as he lives in exile and is tormented by his past killings. The film takes a darker, more reflective approach than many earlier adaptations, with Jackman describing Robin as a man carrying a lot of pain who realises that his being alive means the cycle of violence goes on.
Comer plays Sister Brigid, a prioress who takes in Robin when he arrives at her priory seriously injured. She said she was drawn to the role after getting into medieval healthcare. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the moral ambiguity of Robin's earlier deeds, with Comer suggesting it will make audiences question their own moral compass.
Jackman, who is Australian, worked with dialect coach Brendan Gunn, known for Game of Thrones, to perfect an accent for the role. He admitted that Gunn suggested Sean Bean as a reference, and that he used that as his basis. Jackman also joked about his transformed appearance, saying someone on set called him 'hot Santa', a comment he said he loved.
The film is part of a recent wave of historical and folklore-inspired movies, following hits like The Odyssey and Wuthering Heights. Both actors noted the pressure of modern storytelling and how looking back at familiar tales can help frame the power of narrative.
Despite the grim subject matter, the promotion has had a lighter side. In interviews, Jackman and Comer joked about reuniting for a remake of Dumb and Dumber, with Jackman quoting lines from the comedy. He also floated the idea of playing Henry VIII, which Comer encouraged.
The Death of Robin Hood is in cinemas now, offering a fresh and unflinching look at an enduring British legend.
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| Claim | BBC One | ITV |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Jackman based his accent in the film on Sean Bean, with help from dialect coach Brendan Gunn. | · | |
| The film 'The Death of Robin Hood' stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, and follows Robin Hood in his later years, with Comer playing a prioress. | · | |
| The film addresses the brutality of taking from the rich to give to the poor and questions moral integrity. | · | |
| The film is currently showing in cinemas. | · |
Channel Perspectives
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BBC focused on the film's premise and the on-screen chemistry between the leads, with an extended interview featuring plot details and playful banter about future projects. The tone was conversational, highlighting the actors' personalities and the unconventional nature of telling Robin Hood's death.
- “Would you like to know a secret? People speak of Robin Hood. Tell his stories. He was not a hero. You were a murderous brilliant.”
- “Well, Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, The Death of Robin Hood, you don't often have to give a spoiler warning when you're saying the title of the film.”
- “Sister Brigid is a prioress and Robin arrives at the priory kind of very, very injured”
ITV highlighted the film's release in cinemas and its gritty, modern tone, while also delving into Jackman's accent transformation and the behind-the-scenes humour. The report set the film within a current trend of historical adaptations, giving it a broader cultural context.
- “There'll be no need for me to come again.”
- “I wish there was more makeup to make me look that old, but that was actually me.”
- “Two words. Sean Bean.”
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