The first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s historical thriller-drama is here, and the actor shows off a new, gritty side of himself. Fans couldn’t get enough of the first look at the film and how Garfield played Watt Taylor, leader of the peasant uprising.
“Uprising” trailer released
The trailer shows thousands of peasants embarking on the arduous and bloody journey of King Richard 2 in order to usurp the throne and fight against those in power. The story is set as a king levies an unimaginable tax on the townspeople and sends out tax collectors to collect the money, with Garfield’s Walter Tyler taking on the role of a reckoning force in the trailer as he takes the first step in fighting off the royal guards. This led to more and more followers joining his cause and he became known as “The Farmer”. The film shows a series of gruesome and bloody fights and battles between peasants and royal guards.
Public reception of the trailer for “Uprising”
The trailer and premiere of the violent historical drama film show fans a whole new side of the “Spider-Man” actor. Many people took to the comments section to share their excitement for the film, with one commenting, “Andrew Garfield reprises his role as an underdog covered in mud and blood and I love it,” while another posted, “Andrew is a phenomenal actor. So is Jamie Bell. Can’t wait to see this movie.”“A third wrote, “You know it’s gonna be cool when Andrew Garfield stars in a period piece,” while another shared, “Hopefully this gets Andrew Garfield some awards love. The guy has been great over the years.”
The plot of “Uprising”
The film revolves around the events following the Black Death, when King Richard II imposed unreasonable taxes on his subjects. The official logline for the upcoming film reads: “Andrew Garfield stars as a legendary leader who launches a ruthless rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. When war engulfs England, he raises an army of the people to fight for justice and survival against the power of the King. “
“Uprising” cast list
The cast of this historical drama film includes some of the biggest names in the industry. These include Andrew Garfield as Wat Tyler, Jamie Bell as John Ball, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman Norman as Richard II of England, Katherine Waterston, Stanley Townsend, Sky Yang and Jamie Maclachlan.When and Where to Watch Andrew Garfield’s “Uprising”The film has been confirmed to be released on September 11.