A love triangle forms between the legendary do-gooder Robin Hood, his Maid Marian and the archer's arch nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Read more
| Starring | Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett |
|---|---|
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Genres | Drama |
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Actress Sienna Miller was "disappointed" to have been dropped from Russell Crowe's new Robin Hood movie - but insists her replacement Cate Blanchett was a much better choice. The star was originally signed on to play Maid Marian, but she mysteriously left the project last year (08) amid rumours she had been dropped because she was considered too young to play 45 year old Crowe's love interest. The 27 year old admits that although she was looking forward to starring in the epic movie, she... Read more
Producers of new movie Robin Hood have been criticised for not casting any English actors in the lead roles. Russell Crowe stars as the Medieval folk hero, while Aussie actress Cate Blanchett will play Maid Marian. The tale was originally set in Nottingham, England - and now critics have hit out at filmmakers for not featuring any British stars in the main parts. Terence Doyle, editor of British Film Magazine, says, "These are frankly bizarre casting choices when you consider the depth of... Read more
Bereaved Vanessa Redgrave is concentrating on work following the tragic loss of her daughter Natasha Richardson - she has signed to star in Ridley Scott's Robin Hood movie. The acting great is set to play Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, mother of the folklore hero's nemesis King John, played by Oscar Isaacs. Redgrave will join Russell Crowe as Robin Hood and Cate Blanchett, who was drafted as Maid Marion after Sienna Miller dropped out. It is the actress' first major movie role since 2007's... Read more
Grieving star Vanessa Redgrave has pulled out of forthcoming movie Robin Hood, giving up the role which would have been her first acting job since the tragic death of her daughter Natasha Richardson. The actress signed on to star in Sir Ridley Scott's blockbuster, alongside Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett, just a week after Richardson died from a brain injury following a skiing accident in March (09). The acting legend was set to play Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, mother of the folklore hero's... Read more
Cate Blanchett is available for work next year (10) - her latest movie project has been cancelled. The actress' controversial new film Indian Summer stalled this week (begs19Oct09) amid fears over the multi-million dollar budget. The film was troubled from the start after the Indian government voiced concerns over the plot, which focused on Lady Edwina Mountbatten's alleged affair with the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Officials demanded copy approval of the script and... Read more