[Movies] Nottingham Will Get a New Name, More Updates on the Film

Posted by Larry Csonka on 02.18.2009

Ridley Scott discusses changes…

Director Ridley Scott recently spoke with MTV.com about the film formerly known as Nottingham, and had many updates to share.

First of all, Russell Crowe will not be playing both Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham. He will just be portraying Robin Hood. Ridley stated…

"The dual roles prospect was an idea so far back, way back when at the time I had this proposed to me, and I read it and thought, 'I don't really know what it does for it, but it's alright'. It is better to simply have the evolution of a character called Robin Hood, who will come out of a point in the Crusades which is the end."

In Scott's version of the film, the Sheriff of Nottingham will have a smaller role, as Robin Hood will begin his journey as a bowman in Richard the Lionheart's army, and the main villain will be the French.

Scott also dismissed reports of Crowe being out of shape for the part, stating that he has been training in archery for four months, and come time for filming, he will be in shape for the role.