Hugh Jackman Discusses Inspirations Behind His Dark Antiheroes

WHO:

Coming Soon - Hugh Jackman is the actor portraying the titular lead in "The Death of Robin Hood."

Variety - Director Michael Sarnoski is known for his work on "Pig" and "A Quiet Place: Day One."

WHAT:

Coming Soon - Hugh Jackman discusses his enjoyment of playing antihero characters.

Variety - The artisans behind "The Death of Robin Hood," including hair designer Sean Flanigan and costume designer Lorna Mugan, aimed for Jackman to become unrecognizable as Robin Hood.

Variety - The vision for Robin Hood in this film is described as much darker than most filmed adaptations.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Jackman explains his interest in playing mature characters, drawing a comparison between his character in "The Death of Robin Hood" and Logan.

HOW:

Variety - The transformation of Hugh Jackman into Robin Hood involved significant changes in hair and costume design to achieve an unrecognizable appearance.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 08:37 UTC)

Hugh Jackman is set to portray the titular lead in the upcoming film "The Death of Robin Hood," where he expresses his enjoyment of playing antihero characters. Director Michael Sarnoski, known for his work on "Pig" and "A Quiet Place: Day One," aims to present a much darker vision of Robin Hood, with artisans like hair designer Sean Flanigan and costume designer Lorna Mugan working to make Jackman unrecognizable in the role. Jackman has drawn comparisons between his character in this film and his previous role as Logan, highlighting his interest in playing more mature characters.