Hugh JackmanStarring in “Robin Hood Dies” and recounting the struggles of filming the movie’s fight scenes. In a film about a mythical folk hero battling his past, the 57-year-old endures a disturbing scene in the mud between tough battles. The actor joked that even a year after filming, he was still clearing dirt from places. Here’s a closer look at Hugh Jackman’s confession about the difficult scene starring opposite co-star Ilya Ungwari.
Hugh Jackman recalls intense fight scene in mud
Hugh Jackman revealed in an interview with People magazine that the battle scenes in Robin Hood Dies made him “get to know” his co-star Elijah Ungwari “very well.” “If you saw another movie, we might have looked like a couple,” Jackman said humorously, before adding, “Michael said, ‘I loved it.'” There’s something strangely intimate and brutal about hand-to-hand combat. “Detailing the plot points where the two had to get closer and closer, Jackman said the fight sequence was “the hardest thing I’ve ever done.” At certain times, the actor receives a blow that lands on the opponent’s chest. The complex scene was shot at night with so much mud that Jackman’s reaction was: “A year later, I’m still cleaning mud out of some spots.”
About “The Death of Robin Hood”
directed by Michael SarnowskiThe film revolves around Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw with a mysterious past. When he finds himself in the middle of a battle, he’s given a chance at salvation. Starring Hugh Jackman in a rugged look, other actors include Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård. “Robin Hood Dies” will be released on July 3, 2026.
