After Wolverine, Hugh Jackman will portray the legendary hero in a darker version

As Deadline reveals, Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman for Les Miserables and Emmy winner Jodie Comer for Killing Eve are set to join forces in a new Robin Hood film called The Death Of Robin Hood.

At the helm of the project we find the director of Pig and Quietly: Day 1, Michael Sarnosky, who will also write the script. The film, which is expected to begin production in February 2025, is one of the flagships on sale at Cannes this month.

Death of Robin Hood It’s a darker take on the classic Robin Hood tale, in which the title character, a battle-weary loner grappling with his past crimes and murders, finds himself gravely injured and is offered a chance at salvation by a mysterious woman.

“It was an incredible opportunity we all know about Robin Hood.“- said the director. “It was necessary to get the perfect casting to bring the script to the screen. I couldn’t be more excited and have more faith in Hugh and Jodi to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.“

“more grounded and visceral”

“This is not the Robin Hood story we all know– said Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett, two of the film’s producers. “Instead, Michael created something much more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical, as well as Rama and Michael, the world will love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.“

Hugh Jackman It will also be part of the productions of the feature film. Meanwhile, the in-demand actor will soon be helming Marvel’s upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds.

Jodie ComerMeanwhile, he recently made his Broadway debut and will be seen this year in Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders alongside Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Michael Shannon. He also stars in Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated 28 Years Later, which is currently in production.

Deadpool & Wolverine will debut in theaters on July 24, 2024. As for The Bikeriders, whose trailer you can watch below, it will hit our screens on June 19.