Andrew Garfield took heat on X after calling out "billionaires" while discussing his new movie, "The Uprising," Thursday at a Los Angeles film screening.In a video uploaded by film review website, The Movie Report, Garfield and director Paul Greengrass answered questions about the historical action drama that depicts England's 1381 Peasants' Revolt.The story takes place in the aftermath of the Black Death, when heavy taxes imposed by King Richard II's court to fund the Hundred Years' War push impoverished commoners to a breaking point."What's your dream takeaway for people in the audience when they go home?" an audience member asked Garfield, adding, "What are you hoping for?"LEWIS HAMILTON, WORTH $500M AND DATING BILLIONAIRE KIM KARDASHIAN, WANTS TO PUT 'A LIMIT' ON WEALTHAndrew Garfield attended the "After the Hunt" Headline Gala during the 69th BFI London Film Festival at the Royal Festival Hall on Oct.
11, 2025, in London, England.(Kate Green/Getty Images for BFI)"Well, first I hope they come and see it, first thing," Garfield responded.
"Secondly, I hope it's galvanizing.I hope there's some awakening that people feel … that we all feel like our own struggles are being reflected in the struggles of these characters from a distant time and place and that it could be directive.""And I hope that if any billionaires watch it, they're scared sh--less," Garfield added.Garfield’s remarks sparked swift backlash, with critics highlighting the substantial wealth the movie star has accumulated throughout his career.TRUMP SAYS HE HOPES SPENCER PRATT DOES WELL IN LA MAYORAL RACE, BLASTS CALIFORNIA'S 'RIGGED' ELECTIONSAndrew Garfield, Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri attend the UK premiere of 'After The Hunt' during the 69th BFI London Film Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in London, United Kingdom on October 11, 2025.
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