Yahya / John — Robin Hood Character Profile

About Yahya / John

A former prisoner who partners with Robin to steal the Sheriff's extorted funds. He advises Robin to conceal his plans to protect Marian. Captured and tortured, he refuses to betray Robin and later kills the Sheriff in revenge. He escapes custody, rejoins Robin, and takes refuge as an outlaw.

Yahya / John — Character Profile

Yahya / John appears in 4 titles

• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) — character page
• Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) — character page
• Robin Hood (2010) — character page
• Robin Hood (2018)

Character Facts

Played by

Jamie Foxx

Appears in

Robin Hood (2018)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Yahya / John — Alliance Partners — Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton)

  Strategic allies who collaborate to fund the rebellion through heists.

• Yahya / John — Conflict Captured Prisoner — Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn)

  Hostile dynamic where the Sheriff attempts to extract information through torture.

• Yahya / John — Alliance Protector — Marian (Eve Hewson)

  Protective alliance where John prioritizes Marian's safety over immediate disclosure.

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