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Jackman Wears 200-lb Vest for “Robin Hood” Debut

6/22/2026

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Jackman Opens Film

Hugh Jackman opened the A24 film “The Death of Robin Hood” at its June 21, 2026 U.S. premiere.
He wore a 200-pound vest for the fight scenes, calling them his toughest.
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film 69% critics and 67% audience scores.
Director Michael Sarnoski shows an injured Robin recovering in a priory run by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer) in the R-rated movie now playing in U.S. theaters.

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Sarnoski Explains Robinhood

Director Michael Sarnoski says the Robin Hood legend likely combines several outlaws rather than a historical figure.
He notes the first written Robin Hood tales appeared two to three centuries after the 13th-century era they portray.
The film is set in 1274 AD on the Celtic fringe and filmed in Northern Ireland.
Sarnoski modeled the prioress on Hildegard von Bingen, portraying her as a healer for orphans and lepers.

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Jackman Opens Film

Hugh Jackman opened the A24 film “The Death of Robin Hood” at its June 21, 2026 U.S. premiere.
He wore a 200-pound vest for the fight scenes, calling them his toughest.
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film 69% critics and 67% audience scores.
Director Michael Sarnoski shows an injured Robin recovering in a priory run by Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer) in the R-rated movie now playing in U.S. theaters.

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