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The Death of Robin Hood
A bleak medieval drama drenched in winter fog and raw grief, where the crushing weight of a violent past bleeds into a quiet sanctuary, reflecting a rusted blade seeking rest in wet earth.
The Death of Robin Hood
The Death of Robin Hood

"He was no hero."

18 June 2026 United States of America 123 min 6.3 (207)

Director: Michael Sarnoski

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe

Drama Action Adventure Deconstruction of Myth vs. Historical Reality The Cycle of Vengeance and Blood Debts Redemption, Confession, and Grace Mortality and Acceptance of Death
Budget: $25,000,000
Box Office: $3,200,000

The Death of Robin Hood — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Robin Hood / "Randolph"

Hugh Jackman

Archetype: Fallible Antihero / Battle-worn Outlaw Key Trait: Weathered ferocity combined with deep, unspoken remorse.

Motivation

Escaping the endless cycle of vengeance and finding peace.

Character Arc

Begins as a cold, cynical killer living in self-imposed exile; evolves through his recovery at the priory into a man who acknowledges his sins and chooses a selfless act of protection before dying.

Sister Brigid

Jodie Comer

Archetype: Compassionate Caregiver / Moral Anchor Key Trait: Quiet moral fortitude and unwavering empathy.

Motivation

Providing spiritual and physical healing to the broken.

Character Arc

Maintains her composure and spiritual duty even when confronted with the man who destroyed her own family, choosing radical forgiveness over revenge.

Little John / Edward

Bill Skarsgård

Archetype: Tragic Enforcer / Unrepentant Companion Key Trait: Brutal, feral loyalty.

Motivation

Reclaiming lost property and exacting violent retribution.

Character Arc

Remains trapped in the violent mindset of their youth, driving the raid that leads to his wife's death and Robin's mortal injury.

The Leper / Guy of Gisborne

Murray Bartlett

Archetype: Philosophical Mentor / Mirror of Decay Key Trait: Serene philosophical wisdom.

Motivation

Finding mental and spiritual peace despite physical disintegration.

Character Arc

A severely disfigured outcast who acts as Robin's intellectual companion, guiding him toward philosophical acceptance of suffering.

Little Margaret

Faith Delaney

Archetype: Innocent Catalyst Key Trait: Wary resilience.

Motivation

Survival and finding a safe home.

Character Arc

An orphaned child who escapes to the island; through her relationship with Robin, she offers him a final chance to protect rather than destroy.

Cast

Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood
Jodie Comer as Sister Brigid
Bill Skarsgård as Little John
Murray Bartlett as The Leper
Noah Jupe as Arthur / Godwyn
Jade Croot as Wainwright
Faith Delaney as Little Margaret
Tabitha Smyth as Sarah
Beau Thompson as Hob
Alfie Lawless as Hendrie
Asher de Silva as Moshe
Elijah Ungvary as Hairy Kinsman
Fintan Shevlin as Farmhand
Katie Breen as Margaret
Michael Hanna as Second Kill at Farm

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