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.

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.

A Game of Thrones star will play an influential character in MGM+'s upcoming series Robin Hood, a modern retelling of the classic tale.

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.