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‘The Uprising’ Trailer: Andrew Garfield Leads a Rebellion Against King Richard II in Paul Greengrass’ Historical Thriller
Focus Features has released the trailer for "The Uprising," a historical thriller starring Andrew Garfield as the leader of a rebellion against King Richard II. Written, directed and produced by Paul Greengrass, best known for "Captain Phillips" and "United 93," the film revisits a turbulent period of English history when royal taxation policy sparked popular unrest, offering a timely reminder of Greengrass's continued interest in dramatising conflict and upheaval.
The story is set in the aftermath of the Black Plague, as Richard II imposed harsh taxes on his subjects to help fund the Hundred Years' War, prompting an uprising of "the people" against royal authority. The cast also includes Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston and Sky Yang, with Jason Blum among the producers. "The Uprising" is due in cinemas on 11 September, following Garfield's recent roles in "The Magic Faraway Tree" and "After the Hunt."
In short
- Andrew Garfield stars in Paul Greengrass's new historical thriller "The Uprising"
- Film depicts a rebellion against King Richard II's wartime taxes
- Released in cinemas on 11 September 2026
Explained simply
"The Uprising" is a historical drama centred on a rebellion against King Richard II in 14th-century England. The film explores a turbulent period when the king's taxation policies, designed to fund military campaigns, prompted ordinary people to challenge his authority.
Richard II ruled in the aftermath of the Black Plague, which had devastated England's population and strained its economy. Seeking to finance his wars in France, Richard imposed heavy taxes on his subjects, a move that generated widespread resentment and ultimately sparked a popular uprising against the crown.
The film is directed by Paul Greengrass, a filmmaker known for dramatising historical conflicts and social upheaval. The story of ordinary people rebelling against their ruler's decisions touches on themes of taxation, authority and representation that have concerned societies throughout history.
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