Andrew Garfield faces backlash over comments to billionaires

Actor Andrew Garfield has faced online criticism following remarks made during a Los Angeles screening of his new historical drama, ‘The Uprising’. During a post-film Q&A with director Paul Greengrass, Garfield was asked what he hoped audiences would take away from the film.

Garfield expressed hope that the movie would be ‘galvanizing’ and create an ‘awakening’ by reflecting modern struggles through the lens of historical characters. He added, ‘And I hope that if any billionaires watch it, they’re scared sh–less.’

The comment drew immediate backlash on social media, with critics pointing to the significant wealth Garfield has accumulated through major film franchises. Commentators questioned the irony of his statement, noting his high-profile career and the involvement of wealthy financiers in the production of the film.