Jamie Bell Explains the Grit and Hope Behind The Uprising

Director Paul Greengrass is bringing a gritty new historical action movie to life with 'The Uprising'. Starring Andrew Garfield and Jamie Bell, the film focuses on the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt. It is a story about regular people standing up against an oppressive royal government after suffering through heavy taxes and the aftermath of the Black Plague.

Jamie Bell plays John Ball, a real historical priest who is nothing like the peaceful clergymen usually seen on screen. Ball is a radical who is not afraid to use violence to fight for social equality for the working class. Bell shared that his character has been to prison multiple times and excommunicated, making him a dangerous but deeply caring figure who loves his fellow man.

Andrew Garfield plays Ploughman, a fictional hero who starts the rebellion after losing his family to the plague. He crosses paths with Bell's character as they rally thousands of people across England. Bell compared the struggle to modern movements, noting how incredible it was for ordinary people to organize such a massive rebellion in the 14th century without any modern technology.

With its intense historical action and gritty realism, this film looks to be a powerful watch for fans of epic historical dramas. We cannot wait to see Garfield and Bell team up to bring this intense piece of history to our screens.