Robin and the Hoods
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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 |
Robin and the Hoods is an upcoming 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.
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 Melbourne as Hood 4
- Harry Connor as Knight 2
- Jack Attenborough as Hood
Premise[edit]
For the tenacious 11-year-old Robin (Ewart) and her loyal band of friends 'The Hoods', the patch of overgrown scrubland at the end of their cul-de-sac is a magical kingdom. Sticks and bin lids have become swords and shields, drones have become majestic eagles and the hippy lady in the forest is a terrifying witch. The only thing limiting their colourful imagination is the prospect of losing their kingdom forever. When a slippery property developer, Clipboard (Harris), turns up and dazzles the parents of the area with promises of health spas and day-care facilities, Robin and The Hoods' world is faced with an existential threat. Despite the children's best efforts, their protests fall on deaf ears. When their parents can't see the wood for the trees, Robin and her friends take matters into their own hands to defend their kingdom.[1]
Production[edit]
The 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.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ IMDb (November 1, 2023). "Robin and the Hood - IMDb". IMDb.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ 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.
