Andrew Garfield Calls The Uprising Shoot “Miserable” — in the Best Possible Way

Andrew Garfield has opened up about the tough conditions he faced while filming his upcoming historical drama The Uprising, describing the experience as “miserable” — but making it clear that he means that as a compliment.

Speaking on the SmartLess podcast, Garfield recalled filming the Paul Greengrass-directed movie in Germany last year. The film tells the story of England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt and also stars Tom Hollander, Jamie Bell and other well-known actors.

Because Germany still has plenty of medieval architecture, the production filmed in and around Munich. Much of the movie was shot in a single field that was transformed into different peasant landscapes.

“It was miserable,” Garfield said, laughing.

Host Jason Bateman joked that a medieval movie about a peasant uprising probably did not offer the cast much comfort or luxury.

Garfield agreed, joking that no one was waiting for him on a yacht after a long day of filming.

Despite the difficult conditions, the actor had nothing but praise for Greengrass. He described the 71-year-old filmmaker as an “incredible filmmaker” and said Greengrass was the kind of director who could make his actors want to push themselves to their limits.

“He’s one of those team captains that kind of makes you want to suffer for him,” Garfield said, adding that Greengrass was always leading the way.

Garfield’s Billionaire Comments Spark Backlash

Garfield’s remarks about the demanding shoot come shortly after another comment about The Uprising attracted attention online.

During a film screening in Los Angeles, Garfield said he hoped the movie would be “galvanizing” for audiences and encourage people to think about their own struggles.

He said he hoped viewers would see their experiences reflected in the struggles of the characters and that the story could inspire people to take action.

Garfield also said he hoped billionaires would be “scared s–tless” by the film’s message.

That comment drew criticism from Spencer Pratt, the reality TV personality and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate.

Pratt questioned whether Garfield’s criticism of wealthy people was contradictory, pointing out that Hollywood actors can earn millions of dollars from films financed by wealthy investors.

He also referenced Garfield’s reported $5 million paycheck for playing billionaire Sam Altman in the upcoming film Artificial.

The debate has added another layer of attention to The Uprising, a film that aims to bring a centuries-old revolt into a modern conversation about wealth, inequality and social unrest.