Andrew Garfield recently voiced his frustration over how cinemagoers feel compelled to apologize for expressing their deepest emotions. The actor, known for his diverse roles, highlighted how societal norms pressure audiences to apologize for crying or feeling the emotions portrayed on screen.
In an interview with “The Guardian,” Andrew Garfield learned about a woman who cried extensively while watching his recently released movie, “We Live in Time.” He was told that the woman later apologized to everyone around her for her emotional reaction.
Reacting to this information, the “Hacksaw Ridge” actor called it a “shame” that someone has to apologize just for expressing their feelings. He noted that this tendency is particularly prevalent in the UK, the place where he grew up. The “Spider-Man: No Way Home” actor added, “I think that speaks to a cultural thing we have, especially in the UK, where outward expressions of emotion are seen as somehow inappropriate or shameful.”
During the press tour for “We Live in Time,” Andrew Garfield received widespread appreciation for his appearance on “Sesame Street,” where he shared insights about his downtime and discussed the concept of grief. The “Under the Silver Lake” actor was seen talking to Elmo, the muppet.
Meanwhile, director John Crowley told “The Guardian” that the film impacts a particular section of the audience “very hard.”
Opening up about his work, the filmmaker shared that a few people told him they “can’t wait to watch it again on my own and have an ugly cry.”
