Andrew Garfield stuns in new trailer of ‘The Uprising’ set around the peasents revolt against a king who is levying unimaginable taxes on them. (YouTube)
The first trailer for Andrew Garfield’s historical thriller drama film is here, and the actor is showing a completely new and rugged side of himself. Fans cannot get enough of the first look at the film and how Garfield is portraying 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 stand against those in power. Set around a time when the king was laying unimaginable taxes on the townsfolk and sending out collectors to get the payment, Garfield’s Wat Tyler emerges as the reckoning force who takes the first step in the trailer to punch a royal guard back. This gives rise to more and more followers joining his cause, as he comes to be known as The Ploughman. The film shows gruesome and bloody sequences of fights and battles taking place between peasants and the royal guard.
Public reception of the trailer for ‘The Uprising’
The trailer and first look into the violent historical drama film show fans a completely new side of the ‘Spider-Man’ actor. Many people took to the comment section to share their excitement about the film, with one person commenting, “Andrew Garfield covered in dirt and blood playing an underdog character again I love it,” while another person posted, “Andrew is a phenomenal actor. So is Jamie Bell. Can’t wait to see this.”A third person wrote, “You know it’s gonna be good when Andrew Garfield is in a period piece,” while another shared, “Hope this gets Andrew Garfield some awards love. The guy has been delivering stellar performances for years.”
Plot of ‘The Uprising’
The film revolves around the events that happened after the Black Plague, when King Richard 2 put unreasonable taxes on his subjects. The official log line for the upcoming film reads, “Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across England, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice and survival.”
Cast of ‘The Uprising’
The cast for the historical drama film features some well known names from 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 Andrew Garfield’s ‘The Uprising’The film is confirmed to be released in theatres on September 11. Go to Source
