Andrew Garfield, known for his portrayal of Spider-Man, has expressed a strong sentiment regarding his latest film, "The Uprising." He stated that he hopes any billionaires who watch the movie will be "scared shitless" by it.
Speaking alongside director Paul Greengrass, Garfield discussed "The Uprising," which is set against the backdrop of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. The historical event was a response to King Richard II's heavy taxation on the lower classes. Garfield stars as Ploughman, a farmer who becomes a leader in the rebellion. The film's marketing has also drawn parallels to the legend of Robin Hood, and intriguingly, "The Uprising" is featured as a game within Fortnite.
Both Garfield and Greengrass emphasized the story's immediate relevance, despite its 14th-century setting. Garfield specifically targeted contemporary billionaires, suggesting the film should function as a warning. "I hope it's galvanizing," Garfield said. "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 continued, "And I hope that if any billionaires watch it, that they're scared shitless." Garfield implied this sentiment could apply to figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, especially in an era where the pursuit of artificial intelligence is raising concerns about mass job displacement and potential societal unrest.
The tagline for "The Uprising" reads, "there will be no peace until we are healed." Garfield extended this message to the wealthy, stating, "I'm going to include the billionaires in that as well cuz they're the ones that might be the most soul sick. They're the ones that might need the healing the most in a way."
In related news, Garfield recently admitted to not having seen his Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland's latest films, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey," and therefore had not yet congratulated him on their success.