Summary
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A24 has released the official trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, a gritty deconstruction of the classic legend directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman as a battle-worn, aging outlaw
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The film features Jodie Comer as a mysterious woman who offers a wounded and isolated Robin Hood a final chance at salvation, with Nicholas Hoult also appearing in a pivotal role.
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Shifting away from traditional adventure to a somber, meditative character study, the film is scheduled for a major theatrical release later this year
The Merry Men have long since dispersed, and the vibrant green of Sherwood Forest has faded into a somber, wintry grey. A24 has officially released the first trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, a visceral and meditative reimagining of the classic folklore that trades swashbuckling adventure for a gritty, “Old Man Logan” style deconstruction of a hero. Directed by Michael Sarnoski , the film looks to be a haunting character study of a man grappling with a lifetime of violence.
The plot finds an aging, battle-worn Robin Hood, played by Hugh Jackman living in isolation, haunted by his past and severely wounded after a life of crime and crusading. The story kicks into gear when Robin finds himself in the hands of a mysterious woman (Jodie Comer) who offers him a chance at salvation—and perhaps one final moment of purpose. The trailer teases a stark departure from previous iterations, focusing on the heavy physical and psychological toll of being a symbol for the oppressed. Jackman appears transformed, sporting a rugged, weathered look that suggests this will be one of the most demanding performances of his career.
Supported by a cast that includes Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe, The Death of Robin Hood is scheduled the film for a prestige theatrical release later this year. Watch the trailer above.
