Overview
- A video of a Los Angeles Q&A, posted by The Movie Report, captured Andrew Garfield saying he hoped any billionaires who watched The Uprising would be “scared shitless.”
- Garfield framed the line as part of the film’s goal to galvanize audiences about power and injustice and said billionaires might be “the most soul sick” and in need of healing.
- The remark spread quickly on social media and drew heavy criticism for perceived hypocrisy, with commentators citing Garfield’s career earnings and recent payday for playing Sam Altman.
- Several outlets noted that Garfield and director Paul Greengrass have not publicly answered requests for comment and that the film opens in U.S. theaters on Sept. 10, 2026.
- Coverage also flags marketing confusion over whether the movie ties to the Robin Hood legend and warns that the controversy could shape opening-week audience expectations and critical framing.