{"id":1580439,"date":"2022-07-30T09:31:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T13:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1580439"},"modified":"2022-07-30T09:35:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T13:35:27","slug":"global-tv-begins-production-on-robyn-hood-series-to-reimagine-classic-english-folk-hero-as-a-black-female-gen-zer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/global-tv-begins-production-on-robyn-hood-series-to-reimagine-classic-english-folk-hero-as-a-black-female-gen-zer\/","title":{"rendered":"Global TV Begins Production On Robyn Hood, Series To \u201cReimagine\u201d Classic English Folk Hero As A Black Female \u201cGen Zer\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fglobal-tv-begins-production-on-robyn-hood-series-to-reimagine-classic-english-folk-hero-as-a-black-female-gen-zer%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1580439&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Confirming that not even the the Sherwood Forest can offer protection from the current state of Western entertainment, Canadian television network Global has announced that production has begun on <em>Robyn Hood<\/em>, a new small screen series which will \u201creimagine\u201d the English archer of legend as a young, black, female \u201cGen Zer\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2021\/12\/30\/sean-murphy-reimagines-terry-mcginnis-and-neo-gotham-with-batman-beyond-the-white-knight-in-2022\/\">Sean Murphy Reimagines Terry McGinnis and Neo-Gotham With Batman: Beyond The White Knight in 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following its original development announcement in January 2022, the upcoming eight-episode miniseries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/global-original-scripted-series-robyn-hood-begins-production-june-20-829609169.html\">officially entered production<\/a> on June 20th in the Toronto and Hamilton areas.<\/p>\n<p>Created by Canadian music video director Director X and featuring a story by <em>Orphan Black<\/em> story coordinator Chris Roberts, the eight-episode \u201cnear-fi-action drama\u201d is described by Global as a \u201ccontemporary re-imagining of Robin Hood\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174457\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375fe48e9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"744\" height=\"1512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375fe48e9.png 744w, https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375fe48e9-148x300.png 148w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tv-eh.com\/2022\/01\/27\/global-greenlights-new-original-scripted-series-robyn-hood\/\">a synopsis of the series<\/a> provided by the network, \u201cIn this modern take on the Robin Hood legend, Robyn is a fearless young woman who is not just another superhero, with abilities normal people don\u2019t have.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe is a Gen Zer driven by the injustices of today who embraces the heroic, hopeful and playful elements of the world\u2019s most recognizable folk hero,\u201d it continues. \u201cShe learns to fight for what\u2019s right, to care for and lead her followers. And like all Robin Hoods since the first ballad, Robyn holds those in power to account by using their greed against them to help her community.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174456\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375c03ee1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1009\" height=\"1576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375c03ee1.png 1009w, https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375c03ee1-192x300.png 192w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e4375c03ee1-768x1200-1.png 768w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2021\/09\/01\/disney-moves-forward-with-reimagine-tomorrow-campaign-despite-being-exposed-as-part-of-racist-critical-race-theory-movement\/\">Disney Moves Forward With \u201cReimagine Tomorrow\u201d Campaign Despite Being Exposed As Part Of Racist Critical Race Theory Movement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turning to the protagonist herself, Global explained, \u201cRobyn Hood follows Robyn Loxley, a young woman whose masked hip-hop band, The Hood, is known for their inventive videos and anti-authoritarian message.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe lives in Sherwood Towers, a cluster of rental high-rises in a working-class corner of New Nottingham, a near-fi city where the cost of living has skyrocketed, leaving an ever-widening gap between the rich and everyone else,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174458\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e43769c52ab.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"596\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e43769c52ab.png 596w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e43769c52ab-242x300-1.png 242w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The synopsis ultimately concludes with a hint towards the series\u2019 actual plot, teasing, \u201cWhen Robyn finds herself fighting for her home and her family against local property developer John Prince and The Sheriff of New Nottingham, Robyn and her band The Hood decide to fight back, righting the wrongs of the corrupt elite to give back to the people who are living under their regime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the series\u2019 production announcement, Global also revealed Robyn Hood\u2019s principal cast, beginning with the news that Jessye Romeo (Katie Browning, <em>Pennyworth<\/em>) was set to lead the series as the titular Robyn.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174464\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174464\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.55-boundingintocomics-62e43b4b2882c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.55-boundingintocomics-62e43b4b2882c.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.55-boundingintocomics-62e43b4b2882c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.55-boundingintocomics-62e43b4b2882c-1340x754-1.jpg 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.55-boundingintocomics-62e43b4b2882c-768x432-1.jpg 768w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Falling Back \u2013 Drake (2022), Republic Records &#038; OVO Sound<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2022\/07\/21\/disney-race-swaps-another-princess-casts-singer-h-e-r-as-belle-in-abc-live-action-beauty-and-the-beast-special\/\">Disney Race Swaps Another Princess, Casts Singer H.E.R. As Belle In ABC Live-Action Beauty And The Beast Special<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Joining her will be Nykeem Provo (Simon, <em>The Right One<\/em>), Idrissa Sanogo (Young Man, <em>Titans<\/em>), Daniela Kharlamova (Girl in Classroom,<em> The Boys<\/em>) and Jonathan Langdon (Hudson, <em>Run the Burbs<\/em>), as Robyn\u2019s The Hood bandmates.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174454\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e437543653f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e437543653f.png 536w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-07.39-boundingintocomics-62e437543653f-215x300-1.png 215w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The series will also feature Sydney Kuhne (Dani, <em>Titans<\/em>) as attorney Marian Fitzwalter, Ian Matthews (Frank, O<em>rphan Black<\/em>) as the villainous real estate tycoon John Prince and Kira Guloien (Lucinda Helmsworthy,\u00a0<em>Murdoch Mysteries<\/em>) as New Nottingham\u2019s corrupt Sheriff.<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out the case will be Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz (Mr. Castleman,\u00a0<em>The Communist\u2019s Daughter<\/em>) as rival rapper Guy Gisbourne and Lisa Michelle Cornelius (Sarah, <em>Star Trek: Short Treks \u2013 The Trouble With Edward<\/em>) as Tressie Loxley, an activist and Robyn\u2019s mom.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_174466\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174466\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-08.02-boundingintocomics-62e43ccdbd25a-e1659124959913.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-08.02-boundingintocomics-62e43ccdbd25a-e1659124959913.png 730w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022.07.29-08.02-boundingintocomics-62e43ccdbd25a-e1659124959913-300x214-1.png 300w\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-174466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Green Arrow Vol. 2 Annual #4 \u201cThe Black Alchemist\u201d (1991), DC Comics. Words by Mike Grell and Mark Ryan, art by Shea Anton Pensa, Julia Lacquement, and Steve Haynie.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Robyn Hood<\/em> is currently set to premiere on Global sometime in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2022\/07\/14\/showrunner-for-game-of-thrones-spin-off-house-of-the-dragon-says-house-velaryon-race-swapped-to-avoid-putting-another-bunch-of-white-people-on-the-screen\/\">Showrunner For Game of Thrones Spin-Off House Of The Dragon Says House Velaryon Race-Swapped To Avoid Putting \u201cAnother Bunch Of White People On The Screen\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confirming that not even the the Sherwood Forest can offer protection from the current state of Western entertainment, Canadian television network Global has announced that production has begun on Robyn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1580566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1580439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1580439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1580439"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1580439\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1580566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1580439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1580439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1580439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}