Actor Andrew Garfield faces backlash after remarks he makes about billionaires at a screening of his new film, “The Uprising.” In video shared online, Garfield says he hopes the film leaves billionaires “scared” or “scared shitless,” linking the reaction to the movie’s subject matter.
“The Uprising” is described by outlets as being about the Peasants’ Revolt. The controversy centers on the contrast between Garfield’s comments and his public profile as a well-known performer, with critics pointing to his wealth and celebrity status. Fox News and Post both report that the remarks quickly drew criticism, while neither account suggests the actor retracts or clarifies the statement.
Both outlets frame the issue as public reaction to language Garfield uses in the context of a film about class conflict and revolt, rather than as a dispute over factual elements of the film’s plot.
