The film centers on a farmer who leads the uprising against oppressive socio-economic conditions and high taxes, possibly inspired by the legendary Wat Tyler.
Two-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield is in negotiations to star, replacing Matthew McConaughey. Garfield’s British background makes him a fitting choice for the role, and he has proven his versatility across action and prestige films like The Amazing Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge, The Social Network, and Tick, Tick... Boom!. His recent success with We Live in Time and upcoming project with Julia Roberts highlight his rising star power.
Greengrass, known for the The Bourne series, is scripting the movie. Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions is producing alongside Greg Goodman, Joanna Kaye, and Greengrass himself. CAA Media Finance handles domestic rights; FilmNation manages international sales. Focus has been interested in the project since EFM. The studio enjoyed a successful awards season with films like Conclave and Nosferatu and is currently at Cannes with Wes Anderson's Phoenician Scheme and The History of Sound. Upcoming projects include a new Downton Abbey installment.
