The first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s historical thriller drama film is here, and the actor shows a new and cheeky side of himself. Fans couldn’t get enough of the first look at the film and how Garfield portrayed Wat Tyler, the leader of the Farmers’ Revolt.
‘The Uprising’ trailer released
The trailer shows a terrifying and bloody journey that thousands of peasants continue to reach in King Richard 2 to seize the throne and stand against those in power. Set in a time when the king imposes unimaginable taxes on towns and sends collectors to collect the payment, Garfield’s Wat Tyler emerges as the force of reckoning who makes the first move in the trailer to punch a royal guard. This gave him many followers who joined his cause, as he became known as The Plowman. The film shows gruesome and bloody sequences of fights and battles that take place between the peasants and the royal guard.
Public reception of the trailer for ‘The Uprising’
The trailer and first look of the violent historical drama film showed fans a completely new side of the ‘Spider-Man’ actor. Many people took to the comment section to share their excitement about the film, with one person commenting, “Andrew Garfield is covered in dirt and blood playing an underdog character again I love it,” while another person posted, “Andrew is an amazing actor. So is Jamie Bell. Can’t wait to see it.“A third person wrote, “You know it’s gonna be good when Andrew Garfield is in a period piece,” while another shared, “Hope this gets Andrew Garfield some awards love. The guy has been delivering stellar performances for years.”
Plot of ‘The Uprising’
The film revolves around the events that took place after the Black Plague, when King Richard II imposed an unjust tax on his subjects. The official log line for the upcoming film reads, “Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a fierce rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war rages in England, he forms an army of men to face the might of the King in a fight for justice and salvation.”
Cast of ‘The Uprising’
The cast for the historical drama film has some well-known names from the industry. Among them are Andrew Garfield as Wat Tyler, Jamie Bell as John Ball, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman as Richard II of England, Katherine Waterston, Stanley Townsend, Sky Yang, and Jamie Maclachlan.When and where to watch ‘The Uprising’ by Andrew GarfieldThe film is confirmed to be released in theaters on September 11.