The success of Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Origins may ultimately come down to how he is written, but Minchin’s portrayal of the character will be one to watch closely.
It’s possible that the Friar Tuck depicted in Robin Hood: Origins is simply going to be a younger version of the same indulgent crony depicted in so many other Robin Hood tales.
As a younger version of Tuck in Robin Hood: Origins, Minchin has the potential to be a departure from that version of the character – but his comedic stylings make him likely to be more of a comic relief character.
Minchin follows Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) in 2010’s Robin Hood as the latest cinematic portrayal of Friar Tuck, who could play a key role in the titular hero’s narrative.