Sport of Thrones’ Sean Bean leaves behind the the Aristocracy of Ned Stark, as he takes on the function of Robin Hood’s biggest foe within the upcoming TV adaptation of the legendary outlaw’s story. The upcoming MGM+ collection will see Jack Patten painting Rob, the collection’ new Robin Hood reimagining, alongside Lauren McQueen, Connie Nielsen, and Bean.
Collider has revealed a brand new glimpse at MGM+’s Robin Hood, providing a brand new have a look at the determine whom the Merry Males will stand as much as. The picture options Bean because the Sheriff of Nottingham alongside Nielsen’s Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Queen of England, whereas at a noble gathering. Try the picture under:
Sean Bean & Connie Nielsen smiling and strolling in MGM+ Robin Hood
What MGM+’s Newest Robin Hood Preview Means For The Collection
Kevin Costner as Robin trying smugly in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Alongside providing a brand new have a look at Bean and Nielsen of their Robin Hood roles, the brand new picture from the collection holds a number of implications as to how the collection will deal with acquainted Robin Hood lore. Whereas a real-life determine, Eleanor of Aquitaine can also be named in lots of retellings of Robin Hood’s legend.
Per their real-world relationships, Eleanor is the mom of King Richard and Prince John. Whereas Richard is away preventing the Crusades, and Robin is opposing John’s tyranny, she is usually said to be serving because the regent of the English throne. As such, she had little influence on the story of Robin Hood.
Regardless of this, sure variations, together with the BBC’s Robin Hood tv collection and Ridley Scott’s 2010 Robin Hood film, have seen her play a noticeable function within the outlaw’s story. Within the tv collection’ second season, Robin (Jonas Armstrong) aids Eleanor’s (Lynda Bellingham) escape from captivity underneath John’s (Toby Stephens) regime.
Nonetheless, with MGM+’s Robin Hood being described as that includes high-stakes energy struggles, it’s attainable Eleanor could have a extra lively function when in comparison with earlier Robin Hood variations. Very like how the BBC collection noticed Eleanor activate the crown, the upcoming collection could have her opposing John as soon as extra, who is ready to be performed by Graeme Thomas King.
With the intention to discover her finest path to energy, Nielsen’s Eleanor could try to govern the Sheriff of Nottingham into shining a lightweight on John’s actions in hopes of proving his crimes. As such, she could turn out to be a key ally to Rob all through the upcoming collection, utilizing her connections to assist his revolution.
Our Take On Bean and Nielsen’s Robin Hood Preview
Sean Bean as Ned Stark in Sport of Thrones
Whereas Nielsen’s presence could carry the extra fascinating hints in direction of the plot of Robin Hood, it’s nonetheless, however, thrilling to see Bean tackle the function of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Whereas Bean is finest identified for villains with unlucky ends, his final main fantasy tv function of Ned Stark was a welcome shake-up, as Ned is a uncommon honorable determine in Westeros.
As such, many could also be desirous to see Bean dive again into villainy in Robin Hood. Per the picture and previous teases, the MGM+ collection could have a extra political aspect that explores the covert battles for the throne, which means Bean could have the chance to indicate a darker aspect that many could have missed, in addition to any potential comeuppance he could face.
