The first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s historical thriller film is here, and the actor shows off a whole new, tough side of himself. Fans haven’t gotten enough of the first look at the film and Garfield’s portrayal of Wat Tyler, the leader of the Peasants’ Revolt.
‘The Uprising’ Trailer Released
The trailer shows a grueling and bloody journey that thousands of peasants go on to reach King Richard 2 in order to usurp the throne and face those in power. Set around a time when the king levied unimaginable taxes on the townspeople and sent collectors to collect payment, Garfield’s Wat Tyler emerges as the force of reckoning who makes the first move in the trailer to beat up a royal guard. This leads to more and more followers joining his cause, as he is known as The Plowman. The film shows gruesome and bloody sequences of fights and battles that take place between peasants and the royal guard.
Public reception for ‘The Uprising’ trailer
The trailer and first look at 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 person commenting: “Andrew Garfield covered in dirt and blood playing an underdog again, love it,” while another posted: “Andrew is a phenomenal actor. Jamie Bell too. Can’t wait to see this.“A third person wrote: “You know it’s going to be good when Andrew Garfield is in a period piece,” while another shared: “I hope this gets Andrew Garfield some awards love. The guy has been giving stellar performances for years.”
Plot of ‘The Uprising’
The film revolves around the events that happened after the Black Death, when King Richard II imposed unreasonable taxes on his subjects. The official blurb 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 burns in England, he forms an army of the people to confront the power of the king in a fight for justice and survival.”
Cast of ‘The Uprising’
The cast of the historical drama film has some well-known names in the industry. It includes 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 open in theaters on September 11.