The Uprising (2026) cast stars Andrew Garfield as the Ploughman, a fictional farmer who becomes an unlikely rebel leader. The central rebels around him are Jamie Bell as John Ball, Cosmo Jarvis as Wat Tyler and Thomasin McKenzie as Alyce. The Uprising is a 2026 action period drama written, produced and directed by Paul Greengrass. It dramatizes England's 1381 Peasants' Revolt against teenage King Richard II, according to Wikipedia in its film overview.
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- What is Andrew Garfield's role?
- Who fights beside the Ploughman?
- Who plays the king and his officials?
- How to watch and keep roles straight?
What is Andrew Garfield's role?
Garfield plays the Ploughman, a humble farmer and ploughman. He loses family to plague and then becomes an unlikely rebel leader.
The role gives viewers a fictional entry point into the revolt. The Motion Picture Association describes this plague-to-protest arc in its director interview.
Who fights beside the Ploughman?
Jamie Bell plays John Ball, a radical dissident priest whose preaching helps ignite the revolt. Cosmo Jarvis plays Wat Tyler, the historical rebel leader and former soldier who commands the larger peasant force.
Thomasin McKenzie plays Alyce, a fellow rebel fighting alongside the Ploughman, Ball and Tyler. The Associated Press identifies Bell and Jarvis in those rebel roles in its cast interview.
Who plays the king and his officials?
Woody Norman plays King Richard II, the teenage king facing the uprising. Jonny Lee Miller plays Mayor William Walworth, Stephen Dillane plays Archbishop Simon Sudbury and Tom Hollander plays Treasurer Robert Hales.
That lineup places church, city and treasury power against the rebels. Rotten Tomatoes lists those supporting roles in its cast and crew page.
How to watch and keep roles straight?
The Focus Features film opened in U.S. theaters Sept. 11, 2026. It runs 128 minutes and moved to digital Sept.
29, 2026. Garfield is not Wat Tyler and not Robin Hood. Jarvis plays Tyler, while Garfield plays the fictional Ploughman. Check Focus Features credits before sharing cast lists.
- Andrew Garfield — the Ploughman, fictional farmer turned rebel
- Jamie Bell — John Ball, radical priest
- Cosmo Jarvis — Wat Tyler, historical rebel leader
- Thomasin McKenzie — Alyce, fellow insurgent
- Woody Norman — King Richard II