Andrew Garfield Details the Brutal Reality of Filming The Uprising

Garfield, who stars alongside Jamie Bell, Tommy Hollander, and Thomasin McKenzie in the 1381-set film, revealed on the SmartLess podcast that the production was devoid of typical Hollywood luxury. The cast spent their time in a single field in Germany, utilizing local medieval architecture to simulate the harsh conditions of a peasant revolt. Despite the physical toll, Garfield praised Greengrass as a director capable of driving his cast to endure significant discomfort for the sake of the project.

The film explores the violent uprising sparked by King Richard II’s heavy taxation, a narrative that prompted Garfield to remark during a Los Angeles screening that he hopes the film leaves billionaires "scared sh-tless." The comment drew immediate criticism online, with observers noting the irony of a high-paid actor criticizing wealth, a pattern of public friction that has followed Garfield throughout his career. From previous controversies regarding his preparation for the play Angels in America to his diverse filmography ranging from Spider-Man to his Oscar-nominated turn in Hacksaw Ridge, Garfield remains a polarizing figure whose off-screen candor often rivals the intensity of his roles.