Mon, 20 April 2009 at 12:19 am

Russell Crowe as Robin Hood — FIRST LOOK

Here is the very first picture of Russell Crowe in Robin Hood, the upcoming flick which reunites the 45-year-old Gladiator star with director Ridley Scott.

“He doesn’t have the old Robin Hood tights,” producer Brian Grazer tells USA Today of the bandit’s updated wardrobe. “He’s got armor. He’s very medieval. He looks, if anything, more like he did in Gladiator than anything we’re used to seeing with Robin Hood.”

“Oddly, it’s a metaphor for today,” Grazer adds. “He’s trying to create equality in a world where there are a lot of injustices. He’s a crusader for the people, trying to reclaim some of the ill-gotten gains of the wealthy. That’s a universal theme.”

Robin Hood is set for a 2010 release and also stars Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian.

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# 51

lakers fan in boston @ 04/20/2009 at 6:02 pm

he could look cooler but i guess that kinda looks like robin hood
he just needs his little hat

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HOT HOT HOT HOT RUSSELL!!!!!!! @ 04/20/2009 at 6:27 pm

HE IS SO FREAKING SEXY LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE!! CROWE IS INCREDIBLE AND I AM GLAD HE’S NOT FAT NO MORE!!!!!!!!!!!

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# 53

Dagi @ 04/21/2009 at 5:41 am

I’m glad, Russell is in shape again and I hope he’ll never put on weight for a role. Not healthy, Russell!

I’m really looking forward to this film and I’m sure, Sir Ridley, Russell and Cate Blanchet - and of course the whole cast and crew - will do a fine job!

Can’t wait!

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# 54

jules @ 04/21/2009 at 2:39 pm

oh man…why does anyone need another robin hood movie?! i thought that topic had been covered more then excessivley over the years. isn’t there really no other damn hero available?!
and btw that looks like maximus picked up kevin costner’s robin hood wardrobe by accident and tries to sneak away unnoticed.

i love russell crowe, but really don’t think anyone needs a “gladiator goes robin hood” movie.

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# 55

jrfan @ 04/21/2009 at 5:04 pm

Isn’t Robin Hood supposed to be the bad guy in this version?

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# 56

Lee @ 04/21/2009 at 6:31 pm

@54/55

With Scott behind it, I can imagine the film will be the best Robin Hood ever made.

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# 57

Lee @ 04/21/2009 at 6:38 pm

@Anita:
I just cant get into films where the actors look totally bland and airbrushed , they are boring.

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# 58

Karelle @ 04/21/2009 at 6:47 pm

@mertz:

Its the most realistic and beleivable Hood has ever looked, the other versions were like disney characters. LOL

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# 59

Rob @ 04/22/2009 at 3:20 pm

Great actor.

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# 60

Laura @ 04/26/2009 at 1:43 am

This cast is impeccable! I can’t wait for this film and to finally see Cate (I think she’s easily her generation’s best actress) and Russell (a fine actor who has the potential to be a great Robin Hood) on the big screen together. Wow!

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# 61

MMA @ 04/29/2009 at 3:48 pm

He is so SEXY!!! Can’t wait for the new movie :)

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# 62

Jokergurl @ 05/28/2009 at 10:17 pm

I don’t think you have to worry about Ridley Scott going pg-13 for Robin Hood. Russell Crowe has that old movie star charisma in the vein of Robert Mitchum, that intensity with subtlety that few actors have these days. He’s always a favorite to watch. Cate Blanchett is a much better contender for Crowe and Sienna Miller was. Crowe likes to chew up scenery and Cate Blanchett can keep up with him. As for Costner’s Robin Hood, I thoroughly enjoyed it when it came out, especially Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman. Crowe is made for period movies.