Andrew Garfield recently declared his hope that his new film, "The Uprising," would "scare the living daylights out of" billionaires, even suggesting they might be among the "most soul-sick" individuals. However, these remarks quickly drew online criticism, with many questioning the actor's stance given his own considerable income as a Hollywood star.
"The Uprising" is written and directed by Paul Greengrass. The story is adapted from historical events that inspired the legend of Robin Hood, set during the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt. In the film, Garfield portrays the fictional peasant leader Wat Tyler, who leads the people in rebellion against the heavy taxation under King Richard II's rule.
During a recent Los Angeles screening event, Garfield was asked what he hoped audiences would take away from the film. He responded, "First, I hope people actually come to see the movie. 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 these stories can point us in some direction. And if any billionaires watch it, I hope they're scared sh*tless."
Later, discussing the film's line, "There will be no true peace until we are healed," he added, "I would include billionaires in that, because they might be the most soul-sick of all. In some ways, they might be the ones most in need of healing."
Critics shared their thoughts online:
However, Garfield's comments quickly drew fire. Spencer Pratt, who previously ran for Mayor of Los Angeles, retorted, "Are you referring to the billionaires who greenlight your movies and cut you multi-million dollar checks?"
Substack columnist John William Sherrod also mocked the actor, stating it was "hilarious that world-famous, multi, multi millionaire Andrew Garfield is cosplaying as a put-upon member of the working class."
via： FOXNews.com Deadline