The CW to Enter Sherwood, Develop Robin Hood-Based Drama
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Sorry, Arrow. But The CW is seeking another green-loving archer.
Sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter that the network is set to develop Sherwood, a drama set in 11th century England and based around a woman who heads out to rescue her imprisoned serf boyfriend… only to come across come across a certain character who loves to steal from the rich and give to the poor.
She ends up joining Robin Hood and his Merry Men and serving as an inspiration for the residents of Nottingham.
The CW has ordered a script from Tze Chun.
In other network pilot news, The CW is looking to revive a pair of other iconic fairy tale characters as well:
The following pilot season may feature Amazon, a Wonder Woman origin series; along with a show based on the saga of Alice in Wonderland.
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