Casting News: Tom Mison Joins Robin Hood — But We’re Still Side-Eyeing His Silence on Nicole Beharie

Hold onto your bows, folks. Tom Mison — yes, the broody, swoon-worthy star who kept us all hooked as Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow — is officially joining the cast of the new Robin Hood series. Sounds awesome, right? Well, sure, except we’re still over here raising an eyebrow (or ten) because while Tom’s busy stepping into Sherwood Forest, he’s since spoke out about the mess that went down with his former co-star Nicole Beharie but it was too little too late for us. So buckle up, because this casting news is as juicy as the drama it comes with.

Tom Mison Enters Robin Hood & Sherwood Forest: The Lowdown

Let’s start with the shiny stuff. Tom Mison is locked in to play Hugh Locksley in MGM Plus’s upcoming Robin Hood reboot, expected to hit screens in 2025. This series isn’t your grandma’s Robin Hood rerun. It’s a fresh take that dives into the thorny relationship between Rob, a Saxon forester’s son (played by Jack Patten), and Marian, the Norman lord’s daughter (Lauren McQueen). Throw in Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham and you get a cast that means serious business.

Mison’s role as Hugh Locksley is still wrapped in mystery, but knowing his knack for brooding intensity, we’re betting this guy isn’t just there to look pretty. Expect some serious layers and a lot of “what’s he really up to” vibes.

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Alright, now for the spicy part. While we’re all thrilled to see Mison back doing what he does best, we can’t just pretend the elephant in the room isn’t there. Nicole Beharie, who starred alongside Tom as Abbie Mills in Sleepy Hollow, has publicly spilled tea on her rough experience on the show — think racism and mistreatment that led to her early exit. And guess what? Tom Mison took too long for our liking to address it.

Yes, we (and many fans) had been waiting for him to say something — anything — in support of Nicole. He did speak about the chemistry between them and how he was shocked she was killed off but not too much on the racism she experienced. Because let’s be real: If you had a co-star who went through that, a little public solidarity wouldn’t kill you, Tom.

What to Expect From This Robin Hood

Putting the drama aside (for now), this Robin Hood reboot is shaping up to be something fresh and fierce. Shot in Serbia and packed with political intrigue, rebellion, and all the classic “steal from the rich” action you love, MGM Plus is promising a 10-episode season that might actually be worth binging.

Jack Patten takes the lead as Robin Hood, Lauren McQueen is Marian, and Sean Bean is the Sheriff of Nottingham — basically, the dream team. Tom Mison’s Hugh Locksley is the wild card, and we can’t wait to see if he’s the hero, villain, or something deliciously in between.

The Bottom Line: Fun Casting, Messy History

So, here’s the tea. Tom Mison joining Robin Hood is exciting casting news that promises a fresh spin on a beloved story. But it’s also a reminder that sometimes great performances come with complicated backstage stories.

As we gear up for this new take on Robin Hood, let’s not forget to keep the conversation going about supporting co-stars and standing up when it counts. Because if we can swoon over heroes on screen, we sure as heck want to see some heroics off screen too.

Until Tom decides to break his silence, we’ll be here watching Sherwood Forest and sipping our tea — with a little extra side-eye for good measure.