The Uprising (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Paul Greengrass |
| Screenplay by | Paul Greengrass |
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| Cinematography | Pål Ulvik Rokseth |
| Edited by | William Goldenberg |
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| Language | English |
The Uprising is an upcoming action period drama film produced, written and directed by Paul Greengrass. Starring Andrew Garfield, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, Jonny Lee Miller, Jamie Bell and Cosmo Jarvis, it's set during the Peasants' Revolt.
Premise
During the English Peasants' Revolt in 1381, a farmer becomes a leader of the rebellion against the Crown forces of a then-14-year-old King Richard II.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Wat Tyler
- Thomasin McKenzie
- Katherine Waterston
- Jamie Bell
- Cosmo Jarvis
- Jonny Lee Miller
- Woody Norman
- Stephen Dillane
- Tom Hollander
- Stanley Townsend
- Sky Yang
- Jamie Maclachlan
Production
It was announced in May 2022 that Paul Greengrass would be writing and directing The Hood, with Benedict Cumberbatch cast to star in the film with FilmNation Entertainment would produce the film alongside Tyler Thompson who would serve as producer under the Cross Creek Pictures banner.[1] No further announcements were made on the project until February 2025, when it was announced the film was retitled to The Rage, and Matthew McConaughey was set to star in the film instead of Cumberbatch. Jason Blum would join the project as a producer via his banner Blumhouse Productions who turn to replace Tyler Thompson and Cross Creek Pictures who had dropped the upcoming film.[2] By May, McConaughey had departed the film, with Andrew Garfield in negotiations to take on the lead role and Focus Features nearing a deal estimated around $11 million for domestic distribution rights.[3] In June 2025, Thomasin McKenzie was announced to have joined the cast.[4] In September, Katherine Waterston was added to the cast.[5] In October, the film was retitled The Uprising, with Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Stanley Townsend and Sky Yang were added to the cast.[6][7]
Filming
Principal photography began in September 2025 in various locations around Bavaria, Franconia, as well as the Penzing Studios in Munich.[8]
References
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 20, 2022). "New Hot Cannes Package: Paul Greengrass Directing Benedict Cumberbatch In Peasant Farmer Revolt Drama 'The Hood'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 6, 2025). "Matthew McConaughey To Star In Paul Greengrass' Peasant Revolt Movie 'The Rage'; Jason Blum Joins As Producer: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 18, 2025). "Andrew Garfield & Focus Features Nearing Deals To Join Paul Greengrass Peasant Revolt Movie 'The Rage': Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ Blaney, Martin (26 June 2025). "Paul Greengrass' 'The Rage', starring Andrew Garfield and Thomasin McKenzie, to shoot in Germany". Screen Daily. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 4, 2025). "Katherine Waterston Joins Paul Greengrass' Next Movie; Andrew Garfield Officially Closes Deal To Star As Focus Features Boards Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 13, 2025). "Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie & More Join Paul Greengrass' Retitled Peasant Revolt Pic 'The Uprising' For Focus Features". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 20, 2025). "Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander Join Andrew Garfield in 'The Uprising' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Von Treueit, Teresa (August 1, 2025). "Filming in Franconia: Up to 5,000 extras wanted for cinematic epic "The Rage"". Nord Bayern. Retrieved October 7, 2025.
External links
- The Uprising at IMDb