Andrew Garfield received criticism on social media after discussing his new movie, 'The Uprising,' at a film screening in Los Angeles on Thursday. In a video shared by The Movie Report, Garfield and director Paul Greengrass responded to audience questions about the historical action drama that portrays England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, which occurred in the aftermath of the Black Death due to heavy taxation by King Richard II’s court to fund the Hundred Years’ War.
An audience member asked Garfield about his hopes for the audience's takeaway from the film. Garfield expressed his desire for viewers to feel a connection to the struggles depicted in the film. He stated, "Well, first I hope they come and see it, first thing. Secondly, I hope it’s galvanizing. I hope there’s some awakening that people feel … that we all feel like our own struggles are being reflected in the struggles of these characters from a distant time and place and that it could be directive." He added, "And I hope that if any billionaires watch it, they’re scared sh–less."
Garfield's comments led to backlash, with critics noting the wealth he has accumulated as a successful actor. Rick Davis, an associate pastor at Providence Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, remarked, "When I first heard they were making a period film about Wat Tyler, I was pretty excited. But the more Andrew Garfield talks, the more it sounds like it’s just going to be socialist garbage."
Spencer Pratt, a former mayoral candidate in Los Angeles, highlighted the irony of Garfield's statement, questioning whether he was referring to the billionaires who finance his films. He noted, "You mean…like the billionaires who greenlight your movies and stroke all your multi-million dollar paychecks? Or they good?" Pratt also mentioned that Garfield was recently paid approximately $5 million for portraying billionaire Sam Altman in another film.
John William Sherrod, a Substack columnist, commented on Garfield's wealth, stating, "Hilarious that world-famous, multi, multi millionaire Andrew Garfield is cosplaying as a put upon member of the working class." Noam Blum, chief technology officer at Tablet Magazine, added, "More billionaires were involved in making this than will probably ever watch it."
Garfield has appeared in several major films, including 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'Hacksaw Ridge,' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man.' Neither Garfield nor Greengrass responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.