‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ (1991)

Freeman could not escape typecasting when it came to his supporting role in “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.” He plays Azeem, sidekick to the famed altruist of Sherwood Forest, portrayed by Kevin Costner. Despite receiving praise for Freeman’s performance, the film got mixed reviews at the time of its release. In the end, however, the film became a vehicle to propel both actors’ careers.