Margot Robbie to star as Maid Marian in Robin Hood film

Margot Robbie will star as Maid Marian in a film inspired by the

Robin Hood

universe .

The 'Suicide Squad'

actress

will feature in the contemporary take of the classic folk legend that focuses solely on the heroic damsel. In the new version, Robbie as Marian leads the people in war time after the love of her life, Robin Hood, dies.

The character rises to power, charges into a battle that will not only decide the kingdom's fate, but also see Marian don the armour of the man she loved.


Robbie will also co-produce the film which has been written by

Pete Barry

. The actress has recently wrapped production on the

Tonya Harding

biopic, 'I, Tonya'.