Russell Crowe 'To Play Robin Hood and Sheriff' 9/29/08

Russell Crowe has reportedly been handed two roles in forthcoming film Nottingham.

The Gladiator star was confirmed to play the Sheriff of Nottingham - but will now also play lead Robin Hood in the new epic.

Sienna Miller will take on the role of Maid Marion in a new take on the famous Robin Hood tale.

And director Ridley Scott has added mystery to the traditional plot, saying, "It's a good old adjustment of characters. One becomes the other. It changes."

The movie is slated for a November 2009 release.