Robin and the Hoods is a 2024 Sky Cinema family comedy film. It is directed by Phil Hawkins and written by Stuart Benson & Paul Davidson. It is produced by Claudia Bluemhuber and Matt Williams for Silver Reel productions and Future Artists Entertainment. It stars Naomie Harris, Gwendoline Christie, Mark Williams and Darcey Ewart. It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 26 July 2024.
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| Directed by | Phil Hawkins |
| Written by | Stuart Benson Paul Davidson |
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| Cinematography | David Meadows |
| Edited by | Andrew Walton |
| Music by | James Everingham |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Naomie Harris as Clipboard
- Gwendoline Christie as Aura
- Darcey Ewart as Robin
- Gloria Ishikawa as Amaya
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Little Dan
- Bruno Edgington-Gibson as Glen
- Eddison Burch as Henry
- Mark Williams as The Mayor
- Morgana Robinson as Cathy
- Christine Bottomley as Bridget
- Tom Goodman-Hill as Nick
- Lucas Welbourne as Hood 4
- Harry Connor as Knight 2
- Jack Attenborough as Hood
Premise
editA real estate developer (Harris) threatens the neighbourhood of 11 year-old Robin (Ewart) and her gang The Hoods'.[1]
Production
editThe script by Stuart Benson & Paul Davidson was developed with Karol Griffiths and optioned by Silver Reel in 2021.[2] The film is produced for Sky by Claudia Bluemhuber for Silver Reel and Matt Williams for Future Artists Entertainment. It is directed by Phil Hawkins.[3]
Principal photography took place in England the summer of 2023.[4] Filming locations include Carr Mill Dam,[5] Lancaster Town Hall and a farmers field in Wigan.
Houses used for interior filming were at the cul-de-sac in Cuddington, Cheshire, while woodland and green were used for exteriors on the same street. A drive was used to hold a light by a crane for the scene when characters Nick and Yun Ho walk into the forest. Houses were used as green rooms and filming. On one evening, heavy rainfall halted production for 2 hours. Film equipment was protected under the tree on the green after each days work. Equipment that didn't go back to base was stored in the gardens of some of the houses. The local Northwich news paper reported information incorrectly.
With a view to sustainability and the preservation of green space, the production hired 50% of the costumes and sourced others from charity shops. Props and materials were also reused to minimise waste.[6]
References
edit- ^ Lattila, Maria (November 1, 2023). "Robin And The Hood - New British family film heading to Sky Cinema". Film Stories. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (November 1, 2023). "AFM: Naomie Harris, Gwendoline Christie Team for Family Adventure 'Robin and the Hood'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Baala, Sara (November 2, 2023). "First look at Game of Thrones and James Bond stars in new Robin Hood movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (November 1, 2023). "Robin And The Hood': Naomie Harris Leading Sky Family Adventure Movie – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Cunningham, Conal (September 7, 2023). "Filming spotted for Sky film 'Robin and the Hood' at Carr Mill Dam". St Helens Star. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "First look at Robin and the Hoods fantasy adventure with Bond and Game of Thrones stars". Radio Times. Retrieved August 5, 2024.