Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Pic ‘The Death Of Robin Hood’ Pre-Sells To UK; Filming Lined Up For Early 2025
Zygi Kamasa’s True Brit Entertainment has pre-bought UK rights to Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture company’s The Death of Robin Hood, which is set to star Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer.
The acquisition, brokered by WME Independent, was lined up at the Cannes market where A24 took domestic rights.
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As we revealed heading into the market, the dark reimagining of the classic story will see Robin Hood grappling with his lot after a life of crime and murder and chart how a mysterious woman offers him a chance of salvation. Michael Sarnoski is directing with production due to start in February or March, 2025.
The film is expected to shoot in the UK, qualifying it as at least partly British, and thus a fit for True Brit, which specialises in British projects.
Lyrical Media is fully financing the film. Oscar nominee Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce under their Ryder Picture Company banner alongside Alexander Black for Lyrical Media. Lyrical’s Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers will executive-produce with Rama Gottumukkala, Michael Sarnoski, and Hugh Jackman.
Zygi Kamasa, CEO and Founder of True Brit Entertainment, said: “Our role in the industry is to champion British stories on a global stage but also to bring the best of British stories to audiences in the UK. This movie is an important title for the British indie space with two major global stars in a film that shows a different take on a well-loved figure of English folklore. We are undoubtedly very excited to have it on our growing slate.”
True Brit has picked up seven films since launching last fall.
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