Hugh Jackman stars as a dark Robin Hood in Michael Sarnoski's revisionist film

Michael Sarnoski, director of 'Pig', is revisiting the Robin Hood myth with a dark new version starring Hugh Jackman as the bandit. The film departs from the traditional portrayal of Robin Hood as a heroic figure who steals from the rich to give to the poor, instead embracing a more violent and morally ambiguous character. Previous cinematic adaptations, including Errol Flynn's classic and Ridley Scott's darker take with Russell Crowe, have shaped the public's perception of the outlaw. Sarnoski's interpretation promises to be the darkest yet, challenging the heroic legacy established by Flynn and later stars like Kevin Costner and Crowe. The article notes that this version prefers to 'embrace the darkness', signaling a significant shift in the portrayal of the legendary figure.