The Uprising Trailer Shows Andrew Garfield Leading a Rebellion Against King Richard II
Finally, the trailer for The Uprising is here, giving us our first look at Andrew Garfield in the powerful historical drama from Paul Greengrass. The film, set against the backdrop of one of England’s most turbulent periods, tells the story of an ordinary farmer who becomes the face of a rebellion against King Richard II. The film is scheduled to be released on September 11, 2026, and seems to be a mix of emotional storytelling, large-scale battles, and real historical events.
Unlike most movies set in mediaeval times, which tend to focus on kings and royal courts, The Uprising is about ordinary people. In the trailer, Garfield’s character endures a rough patch following a personal tragedy and slowly rises to become the leader of a growing resistance. The story is about people’s impact on history during turbulent times. The heavy taxes and the misery that has befallen the peasants drive the villagers to rebellion.
The Uprising is about?
The Uprising is based on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, one of the most important revolts in the history of England. England was suffering from economic problems, labour shortages and unpopular taxes imposed by the Crown following the destruction brought by the Black Death. Against this historical backdrop, the film tells a fictional story of a farmer whose fight for justice inspires thousands to stand against the rule of King Richard II.
Rather than a documentary-style retelling, director Paul Greengrass removes the focus from political decisions made at the highest levels, and instead shows the human side of the conflict, how it affected ordinary families.
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Andrew Garfield delivers one of his most physically demanding performances to date. The trailer depicts his evolution from a grief-stricken farmer to a determined leader willing to sacrifice everything for his community.
Garfield is known for emotionally complex performances, and here he brings vulnerability and determination to the role. The action, the speeches and the moments on the battlefield suggest this is going to be one of the film’s greatest strengths.
Other cast members?
Garfield has a strong ensemble to play off of. Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman and Katherine Waterston are all in supporting roles.
With Paul Greengrass in the director’s chair, audiences can expect a more down-to-earth historical drama than a fantasy-type mediaeval adventure. In his previous work, he often straddled the line between realistic action and emotional storytelling, and The Uprising seems to be cut from the same cloth.
When is The Uprising coming out?
Focus Features has announced that The Uprising will be released exclusively in theatres on September 11, 2026.
This is a film that appears to be aimed at both history buffs, and fans of big period piece movies alike. The Uprising aims to give a fresh perspective on one of England’s defining moments, blending real history with an original story and character-driven drama, while also featuring Andrew Garfield in yet another ambitious leading role.
References
Focus Features (Official) – Official trailer, synopsis, cast details, and theatrical release date of September 11, 2026.
People – History of the Peasants’ Rebellion, Andrew Garfield’s character and remarks from director Paul Greengrass.
A.V. Club – Some background on King Richard II and what’s happening in the trailer.
Film Stage – Supporting cast info and additional production info.
Yahoo News (Variety Syndication) – Black Death aftermath and the 1381 rebellion are part of the historical backdrop.
