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'''<span lang="en" dir="ltr">Will</span> Scarlet''' (also '''Scarlett''', '''Scarlock''', '''Scadlock''', '''Scatheloke''', '''Scathelocke''' and '''Shacklock''') is a prominent member of ]'s ]. He is present in the earliest ballads along with ] and ].<ref>{{cite book |first=Jeffrey |last=Richards |title=Swordsmen of the Screen: From Douglas Fairbanks to Michael York |page=190 |publisher=Routledge & Kegan Paul |location=London, Henley and Boston |year=1988 |isbn=0-7100-0681-0 }}</ref> '''Will Scarlet''' (also '''Scarlett''', '''Scarlock''', '''Scadlock''', '''Scatheloke''', '''Scathelocke''' and '''Shacklock''') is a prominent member of ]'s ]. He is present in the earliest ballads along with ] and ].<ref>{{cite book |first=Jeffrey |last=Richards |title=Swordsmen of the Screen: From Douglas Fairbanks to Michael York |page=190 |publisher=Routledge & Kegan Paul |location=London, Henley and Boston |year=1988 |isbn=0-7100-0681-0 }}</ref>


The confusion of surnames has led some authors to distinguish them as belonging to different characters. The Elizabethan playwright ] featured Scarlet and Scathlocke as half-brothers in his play '']''. ] included both a Will Scathelock and a Will Scarlet in his '']''. ] may also exist as a separate character because of a mistaken surname. The confusion of surnames has led some authors to distinguish them as belonging to different characters. The Elizabethan playwright ] featured Scarlet and Scathlocke as half-brothers in his play '']''. ] included both a Will Scathelock and a Will Scarlet in his '']''. ] may also exist as a separate character because of a mistaken surname.
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Traditionally, when the ]s are depicted as being ], Scarlet is often depicted as young or youthful, sometimes in his late teens. In the traditional tales, he is hot-headed and tempestuous, but has a love of fine elegant clothes and is often seen wearing red silk. He is the most skilled swordsman of the merry men whilst Robin Hood is the most skilled ] and Little John the most skilled ]. In some tales, Scarlet uses two swords at the same time{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} (this was parodied in the movie '']''). Traditionally, when the ]s are depicted as being ], Scarlet is often depicted as young or youthful, sometimes in his late teens. In the traditional tales, he is hot-headed and tempestuous, but has a love of fine elegant clothes and is often seen wearing red silk. He is the most skilled swordsman of the merry men whilst Robin Hood is the most skilled ] and Little John the most skilled ]. In some tales, Scarlet uses two swords at the same time{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} (this was parodied in the movie '']'').


According to local tradition, Will Scarlet was killed after a battle with the Sheriff's men and is buried in the churchyard of the ] in Nottinghamshire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/ideas-and-inspiration/robin-hood|title=Robin Hood - Visit Nottinghamshire|website=www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} The apex of the old church spire stands in the graveyard and is popularly referred to as a monument to Will Scarlet, whose grave is otherwise unmarked. According to local tradition, Will Scarlet was killed after a battle with the Sheriff's men and is buried in the churchyard of the ] in Nottinghamshire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/ideas-and-inspiration/robin-hood|title=Robin Hood - Visit Nottinghamshire|website=www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk}}</ref> The apex of the old church spire stands in the graveyard and is popularly referred to as a monument to Will Scarlet, whose grave is otherwise unmarked.


==Other depictions== ==Other depictions==
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*In both the ], starring ], and ], Will Scarlet is portrayed as Robin's friend and companion (almost a ]) from the beginning, and is a witty, humorous character. In the 1938 film, his given name is "Will o' Gamwell". This character, played by English actor ], is also merged with ], as Will plays the lute in one scene. In the ] series, the same role is given to the character named ]. *In both the ], starring ], and ], Will Scarlet is portrayed as Robin's friend from the beginning, and is a humorous character. In the 1938 film, his given name is "Will o' Gamwell" and is played by actor ].
⚫ *In the classic 1950s series of '']'', the character was played by ] and later by ]. When they first met he and ] get into a fight with each other before Scarlet escapes from the Sheriff's men. He was initially depicted as a bearded yet youthful gentleman. Fun-loving, adventurous and a roguish womanising boaster. He was however also a loyal and experienced swordsman. This version of Will's real name was Will O'Winchester. In the first two episodes, a cynical Will Scathelock is the original leader of the Sherwood outlaws. On his death bed, Scathelock tells the outlaws to follow Robin Hood.

*In the UK TV series '']'' (1984–1986), ] portrays a very different version of Will Scarlet. Rather than the stereotypical merry sidekick, this interpretation gave us a much bleaker, more passionate character. An ex-soldier who fought in France, he is shown as the most violent of the outlaws, having turned to murder after powerlessly witnessing the brutalisation and trampling to death of his wife at the hands of Normans. With a burning hatred of the Sheriff of Nottingham's men – and a lack of respect for all authority – he tells Robin he has changed his name from Scathelocke to Scarlet having killed three men in revenge.
⚫ *In the 1950s series '']'', the character was played by ] and later by ]. When they first met he and ] get into a fight with each other before Scarlet escapes from the Sheriff's men.
*In the anime series ], Will Scarlet (voiced by ]) is Robin's cousin who fights along his side when trouble arises and has two sisters; a sister named Winifred Scarlet (voiced by: ]) and a younger sister named Jenny Scarlet (Barbara in the Japanese version) (Voiced by: Sayuri Iketmoto) who travel with them and help out.

⚫ *In the animated series ], Will Scarlet (voiced by ]) is a young and talented thief who idolises Robin. He is also a technical talent and creates a variety of traps and machines to aid the Merry Men.
*In the UK TV series '']'' (1984–1986), ] portrays a different version of Will Scarlet. Rather than the merry sidekick, this interpretation is bleaker.
⚫ *The ninety-fourth episode of '']'', ], the character of ] (portrayed by ]) plays the role of Scarlet after the crew of the Enterprise are transformed into characters of Robin Hood by ].

⚫ *In '']'', ] plays Will Scarlet, whom the film depicts as the illegitimate half-brother of Robin Hood (many older traditions make him a kinsman of Robin's, usually a cousin or nephew) Robin's father did not acknowledge Scarlet and instead doted on Robin, leading Scarlet to become resentful of Robin. He initially appears as a treacherous character, but later finds redemption when he helps the Merry Men rescue ] and several others from the ].
*In the ] movie '']'', Will is shown as Little John's best friend. His full name is Will Scarlet ]; he's from Georgia. Played by ]. *In the anime series ], Will Scarlet (voiced by ]) is Robin's cousin who fights along his side when trouble arises.

*In the 2002 video game '']'', Will Scarlet is shown as Robin's troublesome nephew that rebels against the sheriff constantly and as a result of this is put in prison. He is later rescued by Robin Hood and added to the band of merry men. He is shown to be extremely violent, with the ability to strangle enemies from behind or finish them off when they are down and it is implied that he wears red so no one can see the blood stains.
⚫ *In the animated series ], Will Scarlet (voiced by Sonja Ball) is a young and talented thief who idolises Robin.
*In the BBC 2006 series '']'', Will Scarlet, portrayed by ], is an eighteen-year-old carpenter whom Robin saves from hanging. He is a brooding, quiet character who is often one of the most sensible and moral of Robin's band of men. The youngest of Robin's men, Will fights skilfully with two axes. In this series, Will appears to be best friends with ] (]) although this is put in doubt when Alan is unmasked as a traitor and admits to love Djaq (played by ]).

⚫ *In '']'', Will Scarlet (portrayed by Crispin Letts) is said to be Robin Hood's loyal friend and companion, as well as his brother (Robin's daughter Gwyn refers to Will as "Uncle").
⚫ *The ninety-fourth episode of '']'', ], the character of ] (]) plays the role of Scarlet after the crew of the Enterprise are transformed into characters of Robin Hood.
⚫ *In the 2010 film '']'', directed by ], Will Scarlet is portrayed by actor ] and is a Welsh Archer serving alongside Robin and ].

*In a 2010 children's book "The Time Hunters", Will Scarlet appeared as a main character and was living with a time traveller in modern-day Addlebury in northwest England. He was portrayed as a noble man and skilful archer, but sensitive about the popularity of the fictitious Robin Hood.
⚫ *In '']'', ] plays Will Scarlet, whom the film depicts as the illegitimate half-brother of Robin Hood. He initially appears as a treacherous character, but later finds redemption when he helps the Merry Men rescue ] and several others from the ].
*In a 2012 novel by A. C. Gaughen, Scarlet is a young former daughter of a noble, dressing in drag. She is a knife thrower, and has a pronounced scar beneath one eye.

*In 2013, '']'' spin-off '']'', mostly based on '']'' and its sequel '']'', revealed in its third episode, ''Forget Me Not'', that one of its main characters was not only the ] from the popular children's tale, '']'', but also Will Scarlet. In the series finale it was revealed that Will became the ] from ''Through the Looking-Glass''. He is portrayed by English actor ]. In 2014, Michael Socha returned to the role as a main cast member in ''Once Upon a Time in Wonderland''{{'}}s parent series, ''Once Upon a Time''. His appearance in the show's ] takes place after ''Wonderland'', with him ending up in Storybrooke, Maine due to ]'s curse. Here, he begrudgingly reunites with Robin Hood, until Robin is forced to leave Storybrooke with Maid Marian to save her from the ]'s curse. He later engages in a short-lived dating relationship with ].
*In the ] movie '']'', Will is shown as Little John's best friend. He is played by ]. In the film, his full name is Will Scarlet O’Hara, and explains that they’re from Georgia (In reference to the book and film Gone With the Wind)
⚫ *] portrayed a much more villainous version of Will "Scarlet" Tillman in the 2018 film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jamie-dornan-talks-robin-hood-930803|title='Fifty Shades' Star Jamie Dornan in Talks for 'Robin Hood: Origins'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=19 September 2016}}</ref> Will initially is the leader of the commoners of Nottingham and Marian's lover. During the final battle, Will is scarred by an explosion after seeing Marian and Robin kiss. Bitter over the betrayal, Will becomes the new Sheriff of Nottingham.

*In the BBC 2006 series '']'', Will Scarlet, portrayed by ], is an eighteen-year-old carpenter whom Robin saves from hanging.

⚫ *In '']'', Will Scarlet (Crispin Letts) is said to be Robin Hood's loyal friend and companion.

⚫ *In the 2010 film '']'', directed by ], Will Scarlet is portrayed by actor ] and is a ] Archer in Robin's service.

*In the 2013 TV series '']'', it is revealed that one of its main characters was Will Scarlet. He is portrayed by ]. In 2014, Socha returned to the role in '']''.

⚫ *] portrayed a much more villainous version of Will "Scarlet", known as '''Will Tillman''' in the 2018 film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jamie-dornan-talks-robin-hood-930803|title='Fifty Shades' Star Jamie Dornan in Talks for 'Robin Hood: Origins'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=19 September 2016}}</ref> Tillman is Marian's love interest in the interim between Robin's service in the Crusades and his return. He's an aspiring politician who wishes to earn in with the Sheriff and keep Marian, but is jealous of her past love. He becomes an ally of Robin Hood and even aides Robin in attacking the Sheriff's convoy with the citizens of Nottingham but is horribly scarred by a ] after witnessing a kiss between the two. Will scolds Marian and is recruited by the corrupt Cardinal as the new Sheriff of Nottingham who plans to bring in Robin and his men.

*In the CG-animated series ], the character Scarlet is a female cousin of Robin Hood and is also Marian's attendant. Marian and Scarlett both spy from within the castle and provide information to the outlaws.
*Will in Scarlet was the main character of a book called "Will in Scarlet" by Matthew Cody. In this variation, Will is 13 years old and is a part of a royal family but ends up becoming part of the Merry Men after his father's castle is taken over by a Horse Knight. Robin Hood is named Rob until the near end where he names himself Robin hood.


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Member of Robin Hood's Merry Men

1912 depiction of Will Scarlet by Louis Rhead

Will Scarlet (also Scarlett, Scarlock, Scadlock, Scatheloke, Scathelocke and Shacklock) is a prominent member of Robin Hood's Merry Men. He is present in the earliest ballads along with Little John and Much the Miller's Son.

The confusion of surnames has led some authors to distinguish them as belonging to different characters. The Elizabethan playwright Anthony Munday featured Scarlet and Scathlocke as half-brothers in his play The Downfall of Robert, Earl of Huntington. Howard Pyle included both a Will Scathelock and a Will Scarlet in his Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Will Stutely may also exist as a separate character because of a mistaken surname.

Ballads

The first appearance of Will Scarlet was in one of the oldest surviving Robin Hood ballads, A Gest of Robyn Hode. He helps capture Richard at the Lee and when Robin lends that knight money to pay off his debts, Scarlet stands laughing at Little John for the cost of clothing the knight (Richard at the Lee) being nothing. (Child Ballad 117A p,74) But after the knight has received four hundred pounds, 3 yards of every coloured cloth, a horse and saddle Will Scarlet insists the knight should have a pair of boots.(Child Ballad 117A p,77)

Another very early ballad featuring Will Scarlet is one variant of Robin Hood's Death, in which Will's only role is to urge a bodyguard, which Robin scorns.

A later ballad, Robin Hood and the Newly Revived, ascribes an origin story to him. Robin finds a finely dressed young man shooting deer in Sherwood, and offers to let him join the band; they quarrel and fight. Robin asks who he is; he says he is Young Gamwell, who killed his father's steward and fled his father's estate to seek out his uncle, Robin Hood. Robin makes him welcome and renames him Scarlet. This story, more or less, is the common origin story for Will Scarlet, although variations occur.

Francis Child indexed those tales: A Gest of Robyn Hode as Child Ballad 117, Robin Hood's Death as Child ballad 120, and Robin Hood Newly Revived as Child ballad 128. He also listed several other ballads featuring Will Scarlet, sometimes in a very minor role. In Robin Hood's Delight (Child Ballad 136), the common story in which Robin meets a stranger, cannot outfight him, and must outwit him is altered: Robin has Little John and Will with him, and they meet three foresters, resulting in the usual fight and outwitting. In Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar (Child Ballad 123), Will Scarlet tells Robin of the friar, resulting in their encounter. In Robin Hood and Guy of Gisbourne (Child Ballad 118), Little John is captured coming to Will's rescue after two of their band had been killed and Will was fleeing. In an unusual Robin Hood ballad Robin Hood and the Prince of Aragon (Child ballad 129), Robin, Little John, and Will Scarlet come to the king's rescue, fighting the prince of the title and two giants, and ending with Will marrying the princess; this ballad, unlike the other Child ballads, is seldom used in later adaptations.

Later versions

Traditionally, when the outlaws are depicted as being middle-aged, Scarlet is often depicted as young or youthful, sometimes in his late teens. In the traditional tales, he is hot-headed and tempestuous, but has a love of fine elegant clothes and is often seen wearing red silk. He is the most skilled swordsman of the merry men whilst Robin Hood is the most skilled archer and Little John the most skilled staff wielder. In some tales, Scarlet uses two swords at the same time (this was parodied in the movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights).

According to local tradition, Will Scarlet was killed after a battle with the Sheriff's men and is buried in the churchyard of the Church of St. Mary of the Purification, Blidworth in Nottinghamshire. The apex of the old church spire stands in the graveyard and is popularly referred to as a monument to Will Scarlet, whose grave is otherwise unmarked.

Other depictions

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  • In both the 1938 film, starring Errol Flynn, and 1991 TV movie, Will Scarlet is portrayed as Robin's friend from the beginning, and is a humorous character. In the 1938 film, his given name is "Will o' Gamwell" and is played by actor Patric Knowles.
  • In the UK TV series Robin of Sherwood (1984–1986), Ray Winstone portrays a different version of Will Scarlet. Rather than the merry sidekick, this interpretation is bleaker.
  • In the animated series Young Robin Hood, Will Scarlet (voiced by Sonja Ball) is a young and talented thief who idolises Robin.
  • In the Mel Brooks movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Will is shown as Little John's best friend. He is played by Matthew Porretta. In the film, his full name is Will Scarlet O’Hara, and explains that they’re from Georgia (In reference to the book and film Gone With the Wind)
  • In the BBC 2006 series Robin Hood, Will Scarlet, portrayed by Harry Lloyd, is an eighteen-year-old carpenter whom Robin saves from hanging.
  • In Princess of Thieves, Will Scarlet (Crispin Letts) is said to be Robin Hood's loyal friend and companion.
  • Jamie Dornan portrayed a much more villainous version of Will "Scarlet", known as Will Tillman in the 2018 film Robin Hood. Tillman is Marian's love interest in the interim between Robin's service in the Crusades and his return. He's an aspiring politician who wishes to earn in with the Sheriff and keep Marian, but is jealous of her past love. He becomes an ally of Robin Hood and even aides Robin in attacking the Sheriff's convoy with the citizens of Nottingham but is horribly scarred by a Molotov cocktail after witnessing a kiss between the two. Will scolds Marian and is recruited by the corrupt Cardinal as the new Sheriff of Nottingham who plans to bring in Robin and his men.
  • In the CG-animated series Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood, the character Scarlet is a female cousin of Robin Hood and is also Marian's attendant. Marian and Scarlett both spy from within the castle and provide information to the outlaws.
  • Will in Scarlet was the main character of a book called "Will in Scarlet" by Matthew Cody. In this variation, Will is 13 years old and is a part of a royal family but ends up becoming part of the Merry Men after his father's castle is taken over by a Horse Knight. Robin Hood is named Rob until the near end where he names himself Robin hood.

References

  1. Richards, Jeffrey (1988). Swordsmen of the Screen: From Douglas Fairbanks to Michael York. London, Henley and Boston: Routledge & Kegan Paul. p. 190. ISBN 0-7100-0681-0.
  2. "The Child Ballads: 117. The Gest of Robyn Hode". www.sacred-texts.com.
  3. Holt, J. C. (1982). Robin Hood. Thames & Hudson. p. 25. ISBN 0-500-27541-6.
  4. "Robin Hood - Visit Nottinghamshire". www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk.
  5. Kit, Borys (19 September 2016). "'Fifty Shades' Star Jamie Dornan in Talks for 'Robin Hood: Origins'". The Hollywood Reporter.

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