Andrew Garfield faces backlash after telling billionaires to be 'scared' of his new movie

Actor Andrew Garfield recently faced backlash on X after stating he hoped billionaires would be “scared sh–less” upon watching his new movie, “The Uprising.” The film, which depicts England’s 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, explores themes of impoverishment and heavy taxation. Critics, including Spencer Pratt and John William Sherrod, highlighted the perceived hypocrisy of Garfield’s remarks given his own accumulated wealth from starring in major films.

• Andrew Garfield received criticism on X for his comments about billionaires at a screening of his new movie, “The Uprising.”
• The film is a historical action drama about the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England.
• Garfield expressed hope that the film would be galvanizing and that billionaires would be “scared sh–less” after watching it.
• Critics pointed out the irony of Garfield’s statement, citing his own wealth and career in blockbuster films.
• Individuals like Spencer Pratt and John William Sherrod commented on the perceived hypocrisy of Garfield’s remarks.