October 30, 2025
Robin Hood actor Jack Patten speaks at premiere: ‘We need him’
The new Robin Hood TV series explores the origins of the legendary outlaw with a personal insight and previously unseen historical authenticity, the show’s creators say. The latter representation tells the story of how Robin Hood became the medieval English folk hero who robbed the rich to feed the poor. Known simply as “Rob”, it sees the son of a Saxon forester and skilled archer transform into a rebel after experiencing devastating losses and injustices. Australian newcomer Jack Patten is following in the footsteps of several Hollywood stars to play hero Sherwood Forrest. But while he found his first lead
