Robin Hood on MGM+ nearly didn’t see the light of day for the most ridiculous reason, but it’s still the ‘best version’ say creators

Think Robin Hood, and you probably think of Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner or an animated fox in a hat and tights. Thanks to the new Amazon MGM+ of the same name, we've got a brand-new face to add to the roster... and he's absolutely brilliant.

Australian actor Jack Patten is the next in line to pick up the bow and arrow, having only starred in a single episode of NCIS: Sydney before taking on the lead role. It's this casting risk that makes Robin Hood such a good series to stream, with Patten holding his own against the likes of Sean Bean and Connie Nielsen.

Nurturing a sweet yet serious chemistry with fellow on-screen newbie Lauren McQueen, he's the perfect choice to redefine Robin Hood's origin story in a brand-new light. Yet when I spoke to Patten and creators Jonathan English and John Glenn, it ...