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title: "Andrew Garfield to Lead a Rebellion in Paul Greengrass's Historical Action Film 'The Avenger'"
description: "Andrew Garfield will play the leader of a peasant uprising in Paul Greengrass's new historical action film 'The Avenger'. Filming took place in Germany with the participation of thousands of extras, and the premiere is expected in autumn 2026. 🎬🛡️"
date: 2026-07-28T13:42:00.000Z
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# Andrew Garfield to Lead a Rebellion in Paul Greengrass's Historical Action Film 'The Avenger'

![Andrew Garfield as rebellion leader and young knight in armor from Paul Greengrass’s historical action film 'The Avenger'](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/28/endryu-garfield-mstitel-paul-greengrass/endryu-garfield-mstitel-paul-greengrass-1.webp)

Superhero movie star and Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield is preparing audiences for a return to the Middle Ages. The actor has landed the lead role in the new historical action film 'The Avenger', which promises to be a large-scale reimagining of real events from the 14th century.

### A Dark Tale of a Great Rebellion

The film transports the viewer to 1381. England at that time was on the brink of collapse: the country had just suffered through the horrific 'Black Death' epidemic, and the surviving population was plagued by poverty, unbearable taxes, and the cruelty of rulers. At the center of the plot is the story of an ordinary farmer whom fate elevates to the status of leader of the Great Peasants' Revolt due to circumstances.

Garfield's character unites thousands of people to challenge authority and fight for justice. The directors and screenwriters emphasize that the film will not be a fairy-tale story in the spirit of Robin Hood legends, although many historians link this very rebellion to the origin of such myths. Audiences will see a dark, realistic look at a time when ordinary people dared to take up arms against the system.

### The Production Team and Scale of Filming

Director Paul Greengrass, whose name has become synonymous with dynamic action thanks to films like 'Captain Phillips' and the Jason Bourne trilogy, is behind the camera. The production is handled by the renowned Blumhouse Productions, a studio specializing in high-quality films with limited budgets but high potential.

Filming took place in Germany. The team worked at Penzing Studios and also conducted location shoots in Bavaria and Nuremberg. To create epic battle scenes reflecting the scale of the popular uprising, thousands of extras were brought to the set.

### Andrew Garfield: From Spider-Man to Historical Dramas

For the general audience, Andrew Garfield remains, first and foremost, Peter Parker. It was his charismatic version of Spider-Man in the 2012 and 2014 films, as well as his chemistry with Emma Stone, that won the hearts of millions of fans. Later, the actor unexpectedly returned to the role in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', teaming up with Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire.

However, the career of the British-American actor is far from limited to the comic book universe. His dramatic talent was recognized by critics, who nominated him for an 'Oscar' twice for his roles in 'Hacksaw Ridge' and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. 'The Avenger' will be further proof of his versatility and ability to embody complex historical characters.

The premiere of 'The Avenger' in Ukrainian theaters is scheduled for autumn 2026.