WithRobin Hoodopening in theaters this week, I recently sat down with directorOtto Bathurst(Peaky Blinders) to talk about the retelling of the classic story. During the interview, he talked about how this film is different from any previous version of Robin Hood, how he got involved in the project, how this version isn’t meant to be a history lesson, deleted scenes, what he learned from early screenings, and a lot more. In addition, with Bathurst currently working on the BBC/HBO adaptation ofPhilip Pullman‘sHis Dark Materials, he revealed why he was excited to get involved in the project and how they are spending eight hours telling the story of the first book.
Check out what he had to say in the player above and look for more interviews soon.Robin HoodstarsTaron Egertonas Robin Hood,Jamie Foxxas Little John,Jamie Dornanas Will Scarlett,Eve Hewsonas Maid Marian, andBen Mendelsohnas the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Here’s the official synopsis forRobin Hood:
Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.
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