“Robin Hood” Cannes Film Festival 2010 Premiere

The world premiere of Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood will open this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France.

Hood — starring Russell Crowe in the role of the famed outlaw and Cate Blanchett as his love interest Maid Marian — will open the Cannes Film Festival on May 12, fest organizers said Friday.

The festival runs from May 12 to 23.