Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’ to open annual Cannes Film Festival
March 27th, 2010 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 27 (ANI): British film director Sir Ridley Scott’s new film Robin Hood has been selected to open the annual Cannes Film Festival in May.
The film, about the birth of the Robin Hood legend, stars Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian, and William Hurt, reports the BBC.
It will be screened out of competition on the opening night of the 12-day festival on May 12, and nationwide release in France will begin on the same day, with screenings across the world from May 14.
In 2008 it was reported that production of the movie had been delayed, with studio Universal Pictures citing script concerns and location issues.
The film, which was originally touted to feature Sienna Miller as Maid Marian, has undergone several rewrites, with Crowe at one point mooted to play both Robin and his nemesis the Sheriff of Nottingham.
British actor Matthew Macfadyen will now play the Sheriff. (ANI)
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