Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Andrew Garfield is back with yet another gutwrenching drama, this time teaming with another phenomenal actress, Florence Pugh, inWe Live in Time. The new film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday and moved a few fans to tears. Garfield has no dearth of roles where he could portray his vulnerability and has been choosing such projects in the last decade and a half.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, who directed him in the musical biographyTick, Tick… Boom!, had a take on why Garfield was cast in such roles. Miranda shared that Garfield has the gift to suffer beautifully in films. Out of the threeSpider-Manactors, Garfield has managed to impact Marvel fans more emotionally than the others.
Andrew Garfield Attracts Tragic Roles Because He“Suffers Beautifully”
Even before impressing fans withThe Amazing Spider-Manseries,Andrew Garfieldshowed his acting range in his supporting role inThe Social Network. AfterSpider-Man, he went on to play Desmond Doss, the American pacifist combat medic who refused to carry a weapon in Mel Gibson’sHacksaw Ridge.
Why Does Andrew Garfield Swing Way Differently Than Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man?
He took on more such roles that left an emotional impact, particularly in his 2021 filmTick, Tick… Boom!, a true crime dramaUnder the Banner of Heaven, and his recent flick WeLive in Time. One fan who got to see his latest film shared on X that director John Crowley has made the actor suffer to the core in his role. The fan shared:
john crowley just wants to see him sufferpic.twitter.com/yr7NKhpbrI
Another fan responded with whatLin-Manuel Mirandashared about choosing the actor to play Jonathan Larson in his musical film. He shared that Garfield was often cast in roles to“suffer beautifully”something which he does the best (via TIFF | X). Miranda shared that Garfield had a beautiful gift because when he cried the fans cried with him.
“andrew garfield is often called upon to suffer beautifully because he suffers more beautifully than any other actor. you see him cry and you cry. he has that gift and it’s a beautiful thing.” – lin-manuel mirandahttps://t.co/hsWSIXsYaZ
Garfield has proved that he could easily switch between comedy, romance, and drama in his films. Fans already argue that it’s high time this phenomenal performer gets picked for an Oscar nomination for acting. He is set to next appear alongside Julia Roberts in Luca Guadagnino’sAfter the Hunt.
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh Talks AboutWe Live In TimeAt TIFF
InWe Live in Time, Andrew Garfield’s Tobias andFlorence Pugh‘s Almut ran into each other in a bizarre coincidence and they began exploring love. The couple is put through challenging times when Almut gets diagnosed with cancer. Marvel starBenedict Cumberbatchserves as an executive producer. StudioCanal, the distributors of the film, had posted their quick chats with the lead actors at TIFF on their YouTube channel.
“No way, Garfield never got a chance”: Family Guy Tried to Settle Tobey Maguire vs Andrew Garfield vs Tom Holland Debate But Failed to Reach a Conclusion Like Us Marvel Fans
During the chat, Garfield shared the factors that went into the making of the film. He shared that the film needed an open heart and a lot of vulnerability to explore its themes. He also mentioned the contributions of his co-star Pugh. Garfield shared (via @studiocanaluk | YouTube):
I think you need an open heart, you need a lot of vulnerability, and you need someone as talented as Florence Pugh. You need a lot of joy, a lot of fun but also a capacity for depth. And the capacity to go to the harder parts of what it is to be a human being.
Pugh also shared withStudioCanalabout one of the most beautiful yet exhausting scenes to shoot in the film. She shared that she had this birthing scene in a bathtub for which she wished she had a baby to show.
A24 has scheduledWe Live in Timefor limited theatrical release in the US on July 16, 2025.
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3019
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
