The legendary outlaw gets a gritty, emotionally charged makeover in The Death of Robin Hood, the upcoming historical action-drama starring Hugh Jackman as a battle-weary Robin Hood and Jodie Comer as a mysterious woman who becomes his unlikely saviour. Directed and co-written by Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One, Pig), this bold reimagining shifts the classic tale from swashbuckling adventure to a haunting meditation on violence, regret, and redemption.

Jackman portrays Robin as an older, emotionally scarred warrior, haunted by years of bloodshed and moral compromise. Having led a life of taking from the rich to give to the poor, he now grapples with the human cost of his legend. Gravely wounded after a dangerous battle, Robin finds himself at death’s door — until a enigmatic woman (Comer) intervenes, nursing him back from the brink and offering a chance at atonement.

Sarnoski, making his mark after the critically acclaimed Pig and blockbuster A Quiet Place: Day One, brings his signature introspective style to the Robin Hood mythos. “It’s not about the merry men or the archery contests,” Sarnoski told Variety. “It’s about a man confronting the weight of his choices when he thinks it’s too late to change.”

Comer, fresh from Emmy-winning Killing Eve and acclaimed turns in The Bikeriders and The Last Duel, plays the pivotal role of a woman with her own secrets, whose compassion challenges Robin’s cynicism. Their dynamic — tense, tender, and transformative — forms the film’s emotional core.

The supporting cast includes strong additions like Penelope Wilton, Nick Mohammed, and Stephen Graham, rounding out a story that blends visceral action with quiet introspection. Production wrapped in late 2025, with filming in the UK and Ireland capturing moody forests and rugged landscapes.

Early buzz from test screenings calls it “a revelation” — darker and more grounded than previous adaptations like the 2018 Russell Crowe version or 2010’s Ridley Scott epic. Jackman’s physical transformation — weathered, bearded, battle-scarred — and Comer’s fierce subtlety have earned particular praise.

With no release date confirmed (rumoured late 2026), The Death of Robin Hood is already topping must-see lists. Sarnoski’s vision promises not a retelling, but a reinvention — asking what redemption looks like for a man whose hands are stained with blood.

For fans of thoughtful historical dramas or character-driven thrillers, this is one to watch closely. Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer in a Robin Hood tale directed by the man behind Pig? It’s the kind of pairing that could redefine the legend.