Sean Bean Joins MGM+’s Robin Hood Series

Acclaimed actor Sean Bean has been cast alongside Jack Patten in the highly anticipated MGM+ series, Robin Hood.

A Fresh Take on a Classic Tale

Produced by Lionsgate TV and helmed by showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood promises to be a sweeping, romantic adventure. This modern adaptation of the timeless story emphasizes historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a renewed focus on the dynamic relationship between Rob and Marian.

Plot Overview

Set against the backdrop of the Norman invasion of England, the series follows Rob (played by Patten), the son of a Saxon forester, and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord. As their love blossoms, they unite to champion justice and freedom. Rob emerges as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, while Marian skillfully navigates the court’s power dynamics, both striving to combat royal corruption and restore peace to their land.

Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham

In this reimagining, Bean takes on the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham, portrayed as a statesman, strategist, and architect of Nottingham itself. As a devoted father, politician, and cousin to King Henry II, he maneuvers through the treacherous landscape of power, contending not only with an outlaw in the woods but also the ambitions of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the surrounding Norman Barons. His character is cunning and pragmatic, ruling with an iron fist—not out of malice, but from a steadfast belief in upholding the law as perceived by the Normans.

Legacy of the Sheriff Character

The Sheriff of Nottingham has been brought to life by many talented actors over the years, including Alan Rickman, Ben Mendelsohn, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Production Insights

The pilot episode is directed by Jonathan English, who also serves as the producing director for the 10-episode season. Lieberman is the executive producer for Hidden Pictures.

Sean Bean’s Upcoming Projects

Known for his iconic roles in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and HBO’s Game Of Thrones, Bean will soon appear in the BBC crime drama series This City Is Ours; The Yellow Tie, a biopic about Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache, the Western film The Isolate Thief, and Anemone, where he stars alongside Daniel Day-Lewis and Samantha Morton. Additionally, he will feature in Duncan Jones’ adaptation of the 2000 AD comic, Rogue Trooper, and the Prime Video action film Deep Cover.

Recent Work

Last year, Bean starred in the Disney+ series Shardlake and lent his voice to the animated film Buffalo Kids. He is represented by Independent Talent in the UK and Verve.

Persons

Sean Bean, Jack Patten, John Glenn, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alan Rickman, Ben Mendelsohn, Matthew Macfadyen, Jonathan English, Daniel Day-Lewis, Samantha Morton

Company Names

MGM+, Lionsgate TV, Hidden Pictures, BBC, Disney+, Prime Video

Titles

Robin Hood, Lord Of The Rings, Game Of Thrones, This City Is Ours; The Yellow Tie, The Isolate Thief, Anemone, Rogue Trooper, Deep Cover, Shardlake, Buffalo Kids