Taron Egerton is Robin Hood in the first trailer for new take on the legend

Taron Egerton (Kingsman, Sing, Eddie The Eagle) is playing Robin, who returns from the Crusades with PTSD and decides to help the downtrodden folk of Nottingham. Jamie Foxx is playing Little John and Tim Minchin is playing Friar Tuck.

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

The film also stars Jamie Dornan, Eve Hewson, Ben Mendelsohn and Paul Anderson.

Otto Bathurst (Peaky Blinders) directed the film.

Robin Hood is due out on 21st November 2018 in the UK.

There have been many Robin Hood movies over the years. How will this new film compare to them? Check out the trailer below and share your thoughts in the comments.