Reinventing the Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood co-creators Jonathan English and John Glenn aimed to create a complex villain in their adaptation.
We wanted the sheriff to be a complex character, not just a bad guy.
In the MGM+ series, the Sheriff of Nottingham, played by Sean Bean, is a multi-faceted character experiencing internal turmoil.
Co-writer and director Jonathan English stated: the typical baddie that the Sheriff of Nottingham often is was avoided.
Author's summary: Sean Bean plays complex Sheriff.