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What if Robin Hood wasn't the hero we remember?

What if Robin Hood wasn't the hero we remember?

Michael Sarnoski, director of 2026 film The Death of Robin Hood, explores the darker, more ambiguous figure found in the earlier medieval ballads

Emily Briffett

Published: October 26, 2026 at 7:55 AM

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Robin Hood was not always the noble outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor – as seen in new film The Death of Robin Hood.

Speaking to Emily Briffett, director Michael Sarnoski explores the darker, more ambiguous figure found in the earlier medieval ballads – and questions what happens when a living man is transformed into a legend.

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra