Andrew Garfield says he hopes billionaires are “scared s**tless” after watching The Uprising, Paul Greengrass’s historical drama about the rebellion that helped inspire the Robin Hood legend. The Uprising puts a 14th-century rebellion at the centre of its story. He made the comment during a recent screening, where he discussed what he wanted audiences to take from the film. IGN reported the remark, while Deadline published the fuller exchange.
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Garfield said he hoped the film would be “galvanizing” and that audiences might see their own struggles reflected in those of its characters. He then extended that hope to the wealthiest viewers in the room.
“And I hope that if any billionaires watch it, they’re scared s**tless.”
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The wording was part of a broader answer about the film’s political charge rather than a separate campaign against a named individual. Garfield later said billionaires might be “the most soul sick” and the people who need healing most.
The film casts Garfield as a farmer who becomes the leader of a revolt against King Richard II. Greengrass’s story draws on the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, the historical event that helped feed the Robin Hood legend. The cast also includes Jamie Bell, Katherine Waterston, Tom Hollander and Woody Norman.
The official Focus Features page for The Uprising lists Greengrass as writer and director and describes Garfield’s character as the leader of a rebellion against the king. The official trailer is below.
When does The Uprising release?
The Uprising is scheduled to open in US cinemas on September 10, 2026, according to Focus Features. Its wider release plans can vary by territory, so UAE cinema listings will need to be checked locally closer to release.
The film follows an earlier tbreak report on The Uprising’s Robin Hood rebrand, but this story concerns Garfield’s comments about the film rather than its title change.
What did Andrew Garfield say about billionaires?
Garfield said he hopes billionaires who watch The Uprising are scared by it.
What is The Uprising about?
It follows a farmer who leads a rebellion against King Richard II, drawing on the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt.
When is The Uprising due in cinemas?
Focus Features lists a September 10, 2026 US release; UAE availability has not been confirmed.
