The 'Game of Thrones' star will try not to die in the latest adaptation of the folklore hero who takes from the rich to give to the poor.

Sean Bean has joined the cast of the MGM+ Robin Hood series as the Sheriff of Nottingham. Here's what we know.

Games of Thrones vet Sean Bean has officially signed on to join the Robin Hood cast for MGM+‘s upcoming series adaptation of the classic English tale. This marks Bean’s latest TV project, since starring in the final season of Snowpiercer last year.

Sean Bean (Snowpiercer, Game of Thrones) will play the Sheriff of Nottingham in MGM+’s series reimagining of the classic tale, our sister site Deadline reports. As previously announced, Australian newcomer Jack Patten will portray the titular role in Robin Hood,

Bean is best known for his roles in films like “The Lord of the Rings,” “Troy,” “Goldeneye,” and “Ronin.” He also famously starred in the first season of “Game of Thrones” as Ned Stark and has also been in shows such as “Accused,” “Broken,” “Henry VIII,” and “Legends.” He is repped by Independent Talent in the UK, Verve in the US, and Prosper PR.

Sean Bean has been cast as the Sheriff of Nottingham in an upcoming Robin Hood TV series for MGM+. According to reports, the Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings star will play the famous antagonist previously played on screen by the likes of Robert Shaw, Alan Rickman and Matthew Macfadyen in a new modern take on the classic tale.