Are Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett too old to play Robin Hood and Maid Marian?
February 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
If Russell Crowe can play Robin Hood, then I guess Cate Blanchett can play Maid Marian. She’s just signed for the Ridley Scott-directed movie for Universal Pictures. Once called "Nottingham," the movie is currently undergoing a name change.
Ok, so why do I sound a little skeptical about these two? Because they both seem kind of old to play these roles. Russell Crowe is 44 (or so says his IMDB page), but seems a good 10 years older.
And even though Blanchett is listed as 39 on her IMDB page, I think she’s a good 8 or 10 years older than that. Wow, I’m cynical, aren’t I? And probably an ageist, to boot. She’s just always seemed older to me, and I mean that in the most respectful way. She’s a great actress.
What do you guys think? Good casting? Or horrible mistake?
Image: Paramount Pictures
I really don’t know what to think about the casting of this movie. I agree that casting older actors is a little on the odd side but then Scott may be having the idea that he wants Crowe to portray a slightly more mature and rough hewn Loxley! A huge fan of Crowe in Gladiator i don’t know if he is the right choice for this character. After all although Robin Hood is a legend and it is a legend that oozes Englishness and i’m a little dissapointed that Hollywood has again failed to choose a British actor to portray a British hero. We will see how this one works out. Im a huge fan of the Robin Hood legend and at the moment, until i know more about this project im really not holding my breath!
I totally agree. It pains me to see Russell as Robin Hood. He looks too old for the role. Not to mention he looks rather too chubby to play the role of the skilled warrior.He looks more like the Robin Hood in Princess of thieves!!
eeeeps. I’m NOT gonna watch it unless by some miracle both Robin and Marian roles are given to someones else…