We asked Hugh Jackman what it was like to play Robin Hood – and his answer was surprisingly dark
Hugh Jackman dons the mantle of medieval England’s most famous folk hero in The Death of Robin Hood .
休·杰克曼在《罗宾汉之死》中扮演了中世纪英格兰最著名的民间英雄。
Emily Briffett spoke to him to find out more about how he brought the mythic outlaw of the Middle Ages to life
艾米丽·布里菲特（Emily Briffett）采访了他，了解更多关于他如何将中世纪神话般的亡命之徒变为现实的信息
For the new film The Death of Robin Hood , Hugh Jackman has stepped into the muddy boots of the titular legendary character – one who has captured the imagination as both outlaw and hero.
在新片《罗宾汉之死》中，休·杰克曼接替了这位传奇人物的泥泞靴子——他既是亡命之徒又是英雄，激发了人们的想象。
But as Jackman accepts, the historical roots of the character are incredibly murky.
但正如杰克曼所承认的那样，这个角色的历史根源非常模糊。
For him, this is a positive, not a negative.
对他来说，这是积极的，而不是消极的。
Indeed, Jackman is no stranger to mythic roles.
事实上，杰克曼对神话角色并不陌生。
And, as a self-proclaimed history enthusiast, he relishes the opportunity to breathe new life into such an ambiguous and storied figure.
而且，作为一名自称的历史爱好者，他很高兴有机会为这样一个模棱两可的传奇人物注入新的生命。
Jackman suggests that – while some claim Robin Hood was a real outlaw – the legend’s true power lies precisely in these folkloric qualities.
杰克曼认为，尽管有些人声称罗宾汉是真正的亡命之徒，但这个传奇的真正力量恰恰在于这些民俗品质。
“This character feels so larger than life that being able to put my particular stamp on it is a privilege.”
“这个角色感觉比生活更伟大，能够在上面打上我的特殊印记是一种荣幸。”
But any fans expecting a light, adventurous romp may be surprised.
但任何期待轻松、冒险的欢闹的粉丝可能会感到惊讶。
This new cinematic interpretation is a departure from familiar rousing tales of green tights and Merry Men.
这种新的电影诠释与人们熟悉的绿色紧身衣和快乐男人的激动人心的故事不同。
“We find him at the beginning of this movie basically wanting to die,” Jackman explains.
“我们发现他在这部电影的开头基本上想死，”杰克曼解释道。
That mindset sets the tone, and the rest of the film follows suit.
这种心态定下了基调，影片的其余部分也随之而来。
Grappling with the aftermath of a life of violence and crime, Jackman’s version of the character is a darker, more introspective take.
杰克曼的角色面对暴力和犯罪生活的后果，是一种更黑暗、更内省的角色。
The role, Jackman suggests, is less a comparison with previous portrayals and more about inhabiting a character weighed down by years of legend and loss.
杰克曼表示，这个角色与其说是与之前的角色进行比较，不如说是扮演一个被多年的传奇和失落所压垮的角色。
This transformation was physical as well as emotional: “When I put on the hair, makeup and costume for the first time, I could feel the heaviness of that life.”
这种转变既是身体上的，也是情感上的：“当我第一次穿上头发、化妆和服装时，我能感受到那种生活的沉重。”
When asked how he would cope in this version of Robin Hood’s world, he admitted he would fare poorly without modern comforts.
当被问及他将如何应对这个版本的罗宾汉世界时，他承认，如果没有现代的舒适，他会过得很糟糕。
He added, “I’m soft to the core.
他补充道：“我骨子里很柔软。
I can put up a tent, but that’s about it.
我可以搭一个帐篷，但仅此而已。
I can’t start a fire.
我不能生火。
I’m not sure exactly how to find water.
我不确定如何找到水。
I think I’d be pretty much dead.”
我想我就快死了。”
His own survival prospects may be questionable, but Jackman sees at least one obvious advantage to having Robin Hood around.
他自己的生存前景可能值得怀疑，但杰克曼认为罗宾汉在身边至少有一个明显的优势。
Asked about the character’s greatest “green flag,” he quips, “Hunting.
当被问及这个角色最伟大的“绿旗”时，他打趣道，“狩猎。
Helpful, right?
有帮助，对吧？
If you’re hungry, he’s the guy you want.” And his biggest red flag?
如果你饿了，他就是你想要的人。”那么他最大的危险信号是什么？
“Commitment.”
“承诺。”
In fact, it might be the early modern, post-enlightenment world that would suit Jackman better than the Middle Ages.
事实上，早期现代、后启蒙时代的世界可能比中世纪更适合杰克曼。
“If I was born into some kind of station, royalty or wealth, I’d be good…
“如果我出生在某种地位、皇室或财富，我会很好......
until I got a toothache.
直到我牙痛。
I don’t think I’d survive the dentist without Novocaine.”
如果没有奴佛卡因，我想我在看牙医时就活不下去了。”
That said, Jackman did pick up at least one practical skill from his time on set: “I now know how to make a bow and arrow.”
尽管如此，杰克曼确实从片场学到了至少一项实用技能：“我现在知道如何制作弓箭了。”
Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra
Emily Briffett 是 HistoryExtra 的高级内容制作人（播客）
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