MGM+’s new take on the classic story of Robin Hood boasts a talented cast, blending rising stars with established actors. Created by Jonathan English, this adaptation of the English folklore legend adds fresh perspectives and introduces both familiar characters with new depth and a completely original character to the tale.
Sean Bean joined the cast of Robin Hood earlier this year, but he’s just one of many talented actors in the film. The cast also includes someone known for Gladiator, a former professional football player, and a group of promising new faces. Their combined efforts have earned Robin Hood a respectable 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making them all actors to watch.
Jack Patten as Robin Hood
Date of Birth: Unknown
- Active Since: 2025
Jack Patten is an actor from Sydney, Australia, who trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. He gained recognition for his role in Robin Hood, which was only his second acting job. Before becoming an actor, Patten had hoped to play professional soccer, but a knee injury ended that dream (according to the Sydney Morning Herald). He’s now set to appear in War Machine alongside Alan Ritchson.
| Jack Patten’s Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
|---|---|
| Title | Role |
| Robin Hood (2025) | Robin Hood |
| NCIS: Sydney | Craig Beachley |
| War Machine | Unknown |
In the series Robin Hood, Jack Patten stars as Robin Hood. Following the classic story, Robin assembles a group of outlaws – the Merry Men – to fight against the unfair rule of the Sheriff of Nottingham by stealing from the wealthy and helping those in need. This version, produced by MGM+, reimagines Robin as the son of a forester who teams up with his love interest, Marian.
Sean Bean as Sheriff of Nottingham
Date of Birth: April 17, 1959
- Active Since: 1984
Sean Bean is an English actor born in Sheffield. He first became well-known in 1993 when he starred as Richard Sharpe in the British TV series of the same name. Since then, he’s become a popular actor, particularly in fantasy films and shows like The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. He’s even become somewhat famous for playing characters who often meet an untimely end.
| Sean Bean’s Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
|---|---|
| Title | Role |
| The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Boromir |
| Game of Thrones | Ned Stark |
| Black Death | Ulric |
| Troy | Odysseus |
In the movie Robin Hood, Sean Bean portrays the Sheriff of Nottingham. This character is typically Robin Hood’s main enemy, known for unfairly treating people and imposing high taxes, which creates the problems Robin tries to fix. When Robin starts stealing from the rich to help the poor, the Sheriff tries to capture and imprison him, leading to conflict.
Lauren McQueen as Marian
Date of Birth: July 12, 1996
Aleksandar Letic/©MGM+/Courtesy Everett Collection
- Active Since: 2012
Lauren McQueen is an actress from Liverpool, England. She first became well-known in 2017 for her role as Lily in the British soap opera Hollyoaks. Since then, she’s primarily worked on British television, but recently gained recognition in the United States for her appearance in the 2024 Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air.
| Lauren McQueen’s Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
|---|---|
| Title | Role |
| The Violators | Shelly |
| Ordinary Lies | Amelie |
| Hollyoaks | Lily McQueen |
| Outlander: Blood of My Blood | Seema |
I’m really enjoying Lauren McQueen as Marian in Robin Hood! She plays a character who’s been a big part of the Robin Hood stories for ages, and she’s usually the woman Robin falls for – and sometimes the Sheriff tries to win over too. But in this version on MGM+, Marian is super clever. While Robin is out fighting, she’s working behind the scenes, going undercover in the Norman courts and amongst the wealthy to help him. She’s much more of a secret agent, which is a really cool take on the character!
Connie Nielsen as Eleanor of Aquitane
Date of Birth: July 3, 1965
- Active Since: 1984
As a film fan, I’ve always been impressed with Connie Nielsen. She’s a Danish actress, born in Elling, and really started to gain recognition with roles in films like The Devil’s Advocate back in ’97, but I think most people really remember her from Gladiator in 2000. Since then, she’s been consistently working in major American movies – I’m excited to see her in Gladiator II! She’s also been in films like Nobody and Wonder Woman, and even popped up on TV in shows like The Good Wife. She’s definitely a versatile performer.
| Connie Nielsen’s Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
|---|---|
| Title | Role |
| Gladiator | Lucille |
| One Hour Photo | Nina Yorkin |
| Basic | Osborne |
| Wonder Woman | Hippolyta |
Let’s talk about Connie Nielsen’s portrayal of Eleanor of Aquitaine in Robin Hood. It’s fascinating because Eleanor wasn’t just a character invented for the story; she was a real queen – actually, queen of both France and England, and a powerful duchess in her own right. She’s been popping up in Robin Hood tales for ages, often as a key confidante and friend to Marian, which adds a nice historical layer to the film.
Lydia Peckham as Priscilla of Nottingham
Date of Birth: Unknown
- Active Since: 2017
Lydia Peckham is a New Zealand-born actor who recently gained recognition for her role as Soona in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Before that, she primarily appeared in smaller roles on TV shows like Mr. Corman and in several short films. She’s also slated to be in the upcoming movie The Wrecking Crew.
| Lydia Peckham’s Notable Movies & TV Shows | |
|---|---|
| Title | Role |
| Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Soona |
| Nuremberg | Lila |
| Cowboy Bebop (2021) | Katerina |
| Shortland Street | Hayley Grimshaw |
In the series Robin Hood, Lydia Peckham portrays Priscilla of Nottingham. As the Sheriff of Nottingham’s daughter, Priscilla serves as the main rival to Marian. While she isn’t a character found in most traditional Robin Hood stories, the MGM+ show added her to create a more complex and exciting storyline for Marian.
Robin Hood Supporting Cast & Characters:
Aleksandar Letic/©MGM+/Courtesy Everett Collection
Marcus Fraser plays the role of Little John in the film Robin Hood. Little John is a key member of Robin Hood’s band of Merry Men and is typically portrayed as one of Robin’s closest companions. Fraser is also known for his role as Gawain in Transformers: The Last Knight.
Henry Rowley plays the role of Will Gamewell in Robin Hood. Will is one of Robin Hood’s Merry Men. This is Rowley’s first acting role, making Robin Hood his most significant credit to date.
Steven Waddington portrays the Earl of Huntingdon in the series Robin Hood. His character is Marian’s father and the one who initially took possession of Robin’s land. Waddington is also recognized for his role as Jed Moody in Slow Horses.
Angus Castle-Doughty plays the role of Friar Tuck in Robin Hood. Friar Tuck is a religious man and one of Robin Hood’s loyal companions, known as the Merry Men. Castle-Doughty is also known for his role as Eric Foster in the TV show Hollyoaks, where he appeared with Lauren McQueen.
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