George, the horse that Russell Crowe rode in Gladiator (2000), appeared in this movie. Similarly, Rusty, the white horse in this movie, worked with Crowe again in Les Misérables (2012). Crowe claims that both horses recognized him, even after ten years in George's case.
Sir Ridley Scott said the only previous Robin Hood movie he thought was any good was Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).
A planned sequel was cancelled due to this movie's poor performance at the box office.
Robin's cohorts are played by friends of Russell Crowe from his acting and music career. Alan Doyle, the actor playing Allan A'Dayle, is the lead singer of the Canadian band Great Big Sea. This was his first major role in a motion picture. He sings throughout the movie, usually while playing a stringed instrument.
Eileen Atkins replaced Vanessa Redgrave, who dropped out after the death of her daughter, Natasha Richardson.
Stephen Armourae: He played Robin Hood on-stage in London, England in 2008, appears as a French Lord alongside Mark Strong, with a beard and mustache. He also appeared clean-shaven as a Baron in the Magna Carta scene.