Andrew Garfield recently faced backlash for his comments on billionaires while discussing his new film, “The Uprising,” at a screening in Los Angeles. The movie is set during England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, following the Black Death, when King Richard II’s court imposed heavy taxes to fund the Hundred Years’ War. This led impoverished citizens to revolt.
During the event, an audience member asked Garfield what he hoped viewers would take away from the film. Garfield expressed hope for a ‘galvanizing’ impact, where audiences might see their own struggles mirrored in the historical context. He added that he wished billionaires would be scared by the film’s message.
This provoked criticism on social media. Some pointed out Garfield’s significant wealth, questioning the sincerity of his stance. Pastor Rick Davis criticized the film for potentially promoting socialist ideas, while Spencer Pratt pointed out that billionaires finance the movies in which Garfield stars.
John William Sherrod remarked on Garfield’s wealth, suggesting irony in his portrayal as a member of the working class. Noam Blum commented on the number of billionaires involved in the film’s production compared to those who might watch it.
Garfield is known for roles in movies like “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Hacksaw Ridge.” Neither he nor director Paul Greengrass responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
Joshua Q. Nelson, the reporter covering this story, focuses on cultural trends, education, and public policy for Fox News Digital. He has covered topics including reparations and immigration. Nelson holds degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Pennsylvania.