Robin Hood on MGM+ nearly didn’t see the light of day for the most ridiculous reason, but it’s still the ‘best version’ say creators

Robin Hood stands on a tree trunk with a bow and arrow with two hooded archers behind him.

Think Robin Hood, and you probably think of Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner or an animated fox in a hat and tights. Thanks to the new Amazon MGM+ of the same name, we've got a brand-new face to add to the roster... and he's absolutely brilliant.

Australian actor Jack Patten is the next in line to pick up the bow and arrow, having only starred in a single episode of NCIS: Sydney before taking on the lead role. It's this casting risk that makes Robin Hood such a good series to stream, with Patten holding his own against the likes of Sean Bean and Connie Nielsen.