The Uprising: Paul Greengrass and Andrew Garfield on the Film's Robin Hood Connection

On September 11, 2026, Focus Features premiered Paul Greengrass's historical film The Uprising, featuring Andrew Garfield as the leader of the rebellion, Ploughman. The narrative centers on the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 against King Richard II. An August 20 trailer and social media promotions with the tagline "Witness the Rise of Robin Hood" led to speculation about a hidden Robin Hood backstory. However, Focus Features UK clarified that The Uprising is not related to Robin Hood. The film's conclusion depicts Ploughman, dressed in green, orchestrating an ambush on the king, which many viewed as a nod to the Robin Hood legend. Greengrass noted that the first mention of Robin Hood appears in the 1377 poem Piers Plowman, and the character gained fame post-revolt. Garfield referred to this aspect as an emerging archetype. The cast also features Thomasin McKenzie, Jamie Bell, and Tom Hollander. The project was earlier known as The Hood with Benedict Cumberbatch and The Rage with Matthew McConaughey.