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It’s been a few months since any news about MGM+’s version of the iconic Robin Hood tale made the rounds, but finally, that’s about to change. With production currently underway on the small-screen adaptation, seven new members have been added to its cast, joining Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, who will headline the series as Rob and Marian. The Robin Hood series is expected to premiere sometime in December, but with a precise date to be announced in due time.

The latest cast members announced for the new Robin Hood show include Tom Mison, Graeme Thomas King, Anastasia Griffith, Matija Gredić, Mihailo Lazić, Boban Marjanović, and Jelena Gavrilović. Misonwill star as Rob’s father, Hugh Locksley; King as the power-hungry Prince John; Griffith as Joan Locksley; Gredić as Drew Miller; Lazić as Henry; Marjanović as Drogo; and Gavrilović as Godda. Others previously tapped are Sean Bean as “the no-good,...

Exclusive: MGM+ has added seven to the recurring cast of Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, including Graeme Thomas King (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), Tom Mison (See), Anastasia Griffith (Copper), Matija Gredić (Battle of the Castle Itter), Mihailo Lazić (Strange Documentaries: The Sky over Belgrade), Boban Marjanović (John Wick) and Jelena Gavrilović (The Outpost).

The join previously announced main cast Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley. Previously announced recurring cast includes Richard Lintern, Erica Ford, Ryan Gage, Oscar Salem, Miloš Timotijević and Tamara Radovanović.

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian...

Exclusive: MGM+ has rounded out its cast for upcoming series Robin Hood, starring Jack Patten and Lauren McQueen, with six in recurring roles. Richard Lintern (Silent Witness), Erica Ford (The Nevers), Ryan Gage (Choose or Die), Oscar Salem (Vigil), and Serbian actors Miloš Timotijević (In the Land of Blood and Honey) and Tamara Radovanović (The Arc) join previously announced main cast Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley, and Sean Bean, who recurs. Production is currently underway in Serbia.

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian (McQueen) the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in...

One does not simply become a meme by accident, and actor Sean Bean is perfectly fine with his meme-able status. Known for his roles as Boromir in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,Edward “Ned” Stark in Game of Thrones, and Joseph Wilford in Snowpiercer,Bean has more than 100 acting credits to his name. Notably, he has achieved a bit of an iconic status for having died on-screen more than 20 separate times.

Bean, who is currently starring in the BBC series This City Is Ours, joked in an interview with Radio Times, per IGN, about his many on-screen deaths and his roles that have resulted in countless memes.

“I realized there were quite a lot of deaths without anybody needing to tell me,” Bean said. “It was obvious.” However, the actor realizes that the memes are all for fun and that playing characters who get killed...

Connie Nielsen has joined the cast of the upcoming series “Robin Hood” at MGM+, Variety has learned exclusively.

The 10 episode series was greenlit in September 2024 and recently began production in Serbia. Nielsen will appear alongside previously announced cast members like leads Jack Patten, Lauren McQueen, and Sean Bean. Additional cast members include Lydia Peckham, Henry Rowley, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, and Angus Castle-Doughty.

Nielson will star as Eleanor of Aquitaine, described as “One of the most powerful women in history, Eleanor is a queen, a strategist, and a force of nature. A ruler who has outmaneuvered kings and led crusades, she sees the world for what it is — a battlefield.”

“Connie Nielsen is a dream choice to update the iconic role of Eleanor of Aquitaine,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “Connie brings a remarkable gravitas, elegance, and artistry to this multilayered role of the iconic queen and brilliant strategist,...

MGM’s new Robin HoodTV series has just moved that much closer to entering production. The series will follow the tale of Robin Hood, sometimes Robin of Locksley, and Maid Marian during England’s Middle Ages.

Robin Hood, a bandit who is more myth and folk hero than real person, is a Nottingham-based myth and subject of many films and shows - good and bad alike. The "who" of who plays Robin Hood in these adaptions has always been a starter of great discussion - and sometimes, controversy - though Robin Hood is nothing without Marian, and MGM just cast theirs, per Deadline.

Who’s Playing Maid Marian?

The actress cast in the role of Robin Hood’s love interest is Lauren McQueen, who has previously appeared on Apple TV’s Masters of the Air as well as British soap opera Hollyoaks. She also recently wrapped filming for the Outlander prequel,...

MGM+’s new Robin Hood series has found the Maid Marian to Jack Patten’s Rob. Per Deadline, Here and Masters of the Air star Lauren McQueen has been tapped to play the show's new take on the female lead, who is described as the daughter of a Norman lord and a courageous freedom fighter alongside the titular outlaw. Her romantic relationship with Rob will be the beating heart of the sweeping tale helmed by Seal Team alum John Glenn, but she's not the only new addition. The cast has officially been rounded out, with McQueen joined by Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty, and Henry Rowley.

Exclusive: Lauren McQueen (Here) has been cast as the female lead opposite Jack Patten in MGM+‘s upcoming series Robin Hood.

Rounding out the main cast of the drama are Lydia Peckham (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Steven Waddington (The Trap), Marcus Fraser (Foundation), Angus Castle-Doughty (Shadow and Bone) and actor/digital creator Henry Rowley. In addition to Patten, they join previously cast Sean Bean.

Lydia Peckham, Steven Waddington, Marcus Fraser, Angus Castle-Doughty and Henry Rowley

From Lionsgate TV and showrunner John Glenn, Robin Hood is described as a sweeping, romantic adventure, a modern take of the classic tale that brings historical authenticity, psychological depth, and a heightened focus on the relationship between Rob and Marian.

In the series, following the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian, the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom.

When Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 7 premieres on March 19, we might get more details on one of the biggest tragedies to beset the VH1 franchise: The August 2017 death of Rod "Shooter" Gates' son Rod Jr. His death was widely reported to be the result of a car accident, but in reality, the 20-year-old was shot. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Rodricous Gates Jr. was shot on Aug. 6, 2017, outside an apartment complex in Morrow, Ga, a city 13 miles south of Atlanta. Rod Jr.'s family told Channel 2 Action News they had no idea why anyone would kill the former high school football star. "Everybody loved this child," said Phillip Gillis, his stepfather. Rod Jr.'s mother, Erica Gillis, wanted the killer to come forward. "Just turn yourself in," she told Channel 2. "That's all I ask for." Immediately following the murder, both Shooter and Sierra posted mournful messages on Instagram. "I...