castles in the air

andrew garfield. 42. actor & very awkward human.

[rohirrym]

ANDREW GARFIELD in the official trailer for The Uprising.

[robbic-margot]

I know I was trying to stick to our quirky little flirty theme my darling. Oh I love a man who can keep a good surprise, it's up there in my top 7 things I like about one. Oh I can whip up a surprise that will blow your mind. I am very touted for my surprises I will have you know. Everyone raves they are so personal and yet so surprising. Stawp that you are getting dangerously flirty with me right now and I like it. You are calling me sexy and clever in one little ball and Im already touting you as a gentleman gifted enough to be in my inner inner circle. Please b y proof of this we are going to have the very time of our lives

[andrewgarfied]

oh, were you? clearly i'm terrible at picking up on these things. you'll have to forgive me, i'm a bit rusty. now you've really got me curious, because saying you're famous for your surprises makes me really curious now. i feel like i've got to match that energy, which is a little intimidating. i do love a good surprise, though. i think the best ones are the thoughtful kind, and i'm curious to see what you'd do for me. excuse me, i don't know what you're talking about! i'm simply making accurate observations. if someone happens to be both clever and very easy on the eyes, i'm hardly going to pretend otherwise. but i have to admit... hearing i've somehow earned a place in your inner inner circle is quite the honour. i promise not to let the title go to my head. although i can't promise i won't use it to my advantage every now and then. august 20th is shaping up to be a very good day indeed.

[fpughfms]

flossie: yes. when you dissapear forever and i only see you though the screen. flossie: yes. we are. i want it all. show me you are committed, that you really are sorry. well, now you know what it entails to make it up to me you won't go ditching me again, will you? flossie: what took you to italy? i am also in london so let's do this.

[andrewgarfied]

andrew: but i'm not the only one to blame for that. you're actually busier than me these days, flo! andrew: alright, then. i'll do whatever it takes to make it up to you, then. andrew: vacation, mostly. i will have to go back to work soon, so i had to take a little break. let's!!

[limelightstevens]

It's criminal that we're yet to work together, you know. I'm sure a producer can slot us into some weird little indie film so we can do our thing. @andrewgarfied

[andrewgarfied]

it does feel like someone has dropped the ball here. i think we need to start a campaign, find the strangest little indie film possible, something with a tiny budget and an emotional script, i feel like we're pretty good at those! oh, i forgot a scene where we're sitting at a café while it's raining outside... that's basically the indie starter pack, isn't it? but genuinely, i'd love that. i feel like we'd be up to something cool! now we just need to convince someone to actually give us the excuse.

[pcrnellsella]

you know what's funny? someone mentioned you in a conversation i had recently and i didn't even think twice before saying i'd been in a film with you, even if it was forever ago. naturally, they didn't believe me, so they pulled up imdb and the look on their face when they realized i wasn't making it up was priceless. i did have to explain i was basically a bloody kid at the time, but i was still pretty pleased i got to prove my point. @andrewgarfied

[andrewgarfied]

wait, i love that you had to pull out the imdb receipts just to prove you weren't making it up. that's a very specific kind of victory! and i think i've casually mentioned that i worked with you all those years ago when i barely had any facial hair, when people started to get to know you more. and hold on... now i'm laughing because you saying "i was basically a kid" is making me feel slightly ancient, so thank you for that. but genuinely, it's lovely that you even remembered it. those early projects are such a strange little time capsule because you're figuring everything out as you go, and then years later someone brings it up and it's cool to see people still remember it!

[hiddlestontcm]

Andrew, my dear fellow. I hope you’re finding a moment of genuine joy.I was rewatching a bit of your work the other night and was reminded how every time I watch I realize it is an absolute masterclass in vulnerability. I must say I have so much to learn from you in such vulnerability and expression

@andrewgarfied

[andrewgarfied]

tom, my dear friend, you have a remarkable way of making someone feel far more talented than they actually are. i'm rather honoured that you spent an evening revisiting my work. i'll happily return the favour and remind you that i'm the one who should be taking notes. but, honestly! coming from you that means more than you know! i think vulnerability is one of those things we're all constantly learning, and i'd say you've already got that in abundance. some of the most powerful performances come from people who aren’t afraid to let themselves be seen, and you've always had that ability.

[alexasdemles]

Look, let's not make a big deal out of me reaching out. I just want to see if you know where my purse is. The last time I saw it was when I stayed the night at yours, but I left in a haste after everything and I can't remember if I picked it up or not. Usually, I'd just shrug it off and leave it, but there's a ring in the inside pocket that I took off earlier that day which holds sentimental value. Can you not be an asshole for once and check to see if it's there? @andrewgarfied

[andrewgarfied]

i'm not going to make a big deal out of you reaching out, don't worry. i get why you want the ring back, especially if it means something to you. i've looked around and i didn't see the purse anywhere, but i can have a another look. i honestly don't remember seeing it after you left, but i'll check properly rather than just assuming. thank you for assuming i'd be an asshole, makes me feel better about doing it, had i decided to be, because if someone is expecting something from you, you have to give it to them, right?

[christinafm]

As a kid, what was one of your comfort movies? I must’ve watched Hocus Pocus at least 10 times a year. @andrewgarfied

[andrewgarfied]

oh, the lion king, without a doubt. i absolutely wore that VHS out as a kid. i knew every line, every song. looking back, it's actually a bit mad that one of my biggest comfort films also traumatised an entire generation, but somehow that never stopped me from putting it on again the next day. hook was another one, i was completely obsessed with robin williams, and i had a soft spot for back to the future too. i still catch myself throwing one of them on whenever i need a bit of comfort. hocus pocus is timeless, though! some films just become old friends, don't they?

[sincericida]

ANDREW GARFIELD

at the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis championships finals.

[robbic-margot]

Planting subtle hints? Please, you practically made it a art form there, and I respect the hustle. You didn't miss the invitation, it was clearly intercepted by an owl with this conversation we are having. But thank you so much for the birthday love just the same. I will absolutely take the trade, August 20th is officially locked in my calendar. What are we doing for it though? As for the Hogwarts of it all, listen, the universe works in mysterious ways. Yup all of the first three he was in. Clearly, the magic is just following me around at this point. And being ten steps ahead? Always. It’s my survival mechanism if nothing else.

[andrewgarfied]

intercepted by an owl? seems like we really are at hogwarts. i knew you were far too connected to that world for it to just be a coincidence. august 20th is officially locked in, and as for what we're doing... well, i'm not about to spoil the surprise now, am i? where's the fun in that? though now that i think about it, the surprise should go both ways, since we're celebrating both birthdays. maybe the magic really does keep following you around... or maybe you're just the common denominator. i'm leaning towards the latter. i don't doubt it for a second. i've just accepted that by the time i've figured out what game we're playing, you've already won it.

[limelightoconnor]

Of course I will! I'll be annoying everybody with my recommendation. I understand what you mean, once you put what you do know about him into the context, filling in the gaps is a little easier. Plus, I suppose, you take whatever direction you get from the script and how the character develops, because even though you're playing a real person, it's a fictionalised version, so there is some room to play. That's an actor's dream, though, finding a balance of all that!

[andrewgarfied]

exactly. you owe the real person a huge amount of respect, but at the same time it's not a documentary. there's always going to be an element of interpretation because none of us can know what someone was thinking in every moment of their life. once you've done the research, there comes a point where you have to trust your instincts, otherwise you'd completely paralyse yourself trying to get every tiny detail right. i actually quite enjoy that balancing act. it's scary but rewarding at the end, i imagine that's why so many actors are drawn to playing real people in the first place.

[gothmgs]

the gentleness being the main point, since i know i've frustrated people to the point of snapping at me. not that i can blame them, but just makes me value the folks who have a gentle technique about pulling me out of my head all the more. none of us are perfect, though you've always been calming vibes to me, and that always makes any struggle a little easier, in my opinion. they're the best in the business, so i'd almost be proud of being replaced by any of them. what, you don't think you could pull off any of my roles? because i think you could! meanwhile, no one could believe me as spiderman. i'm so glad you like the painting more than sort of okay. at least that's what i can tell people if they judge it at all, like you try painting andrew when he's making faces the whole time! blessed, the word i was looking for when my mind conjured good curse, which i guess exists there now. the perfect parking spot, all the green lights, just go all out. if you end up framing the painting, i'm just going to cover my face every time i come see you, since you know i'll be red the whole time.

[andrewgarfied]

i think that's why your friends stick around, though. because they know you don't take that gentleness for granted. we all end up in our own heads sometimes, and i genuinely believe people remember how you made them feel far more than whether you had the perfect words. i'm just glad i've managed to bring you a little bit of peace now and then! makes me feel better about myself somehow. i certainly don't think i could pull off your roles quite like you do. that's the funny thing about acting, the best performances always make you think no one else could've done that. i feel exactly that way whenever i watch you. maybe spidergirl? you'd probably have made a good one! i stand by what i said, if anyone dares criticise it, i'll remind them they can try painting someone who refuses to sit still and keeps pulling ridiculous faces. i'm absolutely stealing "good curse." you've invented it now, and i'm claiming it as part of my vocabulary. if people don't understand, that's entirely their problem. i'm afraid the painting is getting framed regardless of how much you blush. in fact i might just be pointing at it every now and then during your visits, might hold it and put it in your face so you have no other choice but to look at it.

[agrcndes]

it's true and at this stage, there's really no turning it off since it's been so long. whatever works, right? though, there might be sometimes where i'm living through you during those genuine moments you have. plenty of people get caught up in saying 'yes'. it's like they don't want to disappoint or get a reputation but it could end up leading to worse sometimes. i'm glad you're in a place where you know what you want and are able to stay true to it, too. i'm sure it will be. i don't think there's any doubts about that when your name's attached to something. please do. i can't wait for the review and if you want to get a taste, i did release one song from it already.

[andrewgarfied]

i promise i'll happily lend you some of my forced relaxation whenever you need it. i'm quite good at sitting in for three hours convincing myself that's a productive use of the day. i don't think anyone gets into this industry without going through that phase where you feel like every opportunity might be your last, but learning when to say no has probably been one of the healthiest things i've done. you give me far too much credit, though! people would argue there might be some projects out there that aren't worth the watch, with me in it. i absolutely will give your album a proper listen. i'll cheat a little and start with that single you said you've already released, prepare for the opinion from the least appropriate person to have one.

[zaralarssonz]

maybe hang out? andrew, you already know if you're coming to a show, we're definitely hanging out afterwards... right? or i've done a really bad job at showing you how this cute friendship thing between us works. hm, while straight up giving you a vip badge and backstage access sounds like fun, i like the idea of you working for it. i'll say get me my favorite swedish snacks, shoot me one of those cute dimpled smiles and maybe also a drink at a small, hole-in-the-wall bar where people will look at me weird because i'm glammed up, and we can call it even? if i get a good luck hug and a wink at the when we head to the show, that might just make me pass out.

[andrewgarfied]

now that sounds more like it. i'm glad we're on the same page here, love. i'll happily stay after the show, steal you away for a bit, and tell you all about how brilliant you were. i mean, not like you need anyone to tell you but it's nice to be reminded at from time to time, yeah? you've given me a very achievable mission. swedish snacks? done. a drink in some tiny little bar where you're outrageously overdressed and everyone thinks we've wandered into the wrong place? even better. the smile comes free of charge, i'm afraid. are you sure you could take the hug and a wink? i mean, if you make it past the dimpled smile, it's a true risk.

[dakotajchnson]

I think years of friendship, emotional support, and just being awesome have absolutely earned me veto power. At the very least, I deserve a trial period. And yes, you are obviously awesome. I wasn't disputing that part. I just refuse to believe someone as curious as you is capable of having a "boring" life, but okay, whatever you say. I have been trying to slow down a little since getting home. I've mostly been spending time with Taylor and River, sleeping an embarrassing amount, and reminding myself that it's okay to just exist for a while.

[andrewgarfied]

you think so, but i'm not so sure. what if you veto the future love of my life? what do we do then? that's a risk i'm not sure i'm willing to take. my life's exciting for the most part, but right now it's actually been pretty quiet. i go through phases like that every now and then, where everything slows down and i almost don't know what to do with myself. i think we forget it's okay for life to be a little boring sometimes. what you're describing sounds quite lovely! that's probably healthier than we like to admit. i hope you're letting yourself enjoy it, without feeling too guilty about it, i have a feeling you've earned every minute of it.

[chrshmsworth]

See? I knew it. It's the accent. If I tried to say something thoughtful, my American trash accent would come out, and then ask me what kind of ranch dressing I use. You, on the other hand, can say something, and everyone collectively needs a minute. Also, dormant sounds healthy. I don't know how to do that. If I have too much time off, I start convincing myself I should reorganize my entire life for no reason. And I think you're selling yourself short. Listening is a skill. I, unfortunately, tend to listen, relate too hard, and then accidentally overshare a story from 2011 that no one asked for. Bribery, okay, I was thinking dinner. You pretend to teach me emotional intelligence, I pretend I'm a good student, and we both know I'll interrupt the lesson halfway through because I got distracted by something shiny.

[andrewgarfied]

i think you're massively underestimating the power of an american accent. yours has people hanging onto every word too. the british accent is all smoke and mirrors. the second i say something remotely profound, i immediately ruin it by asking where the nearest greggs is. dormant sounds healthy, but in practice i spent about three days enjoying it before i started wondering whether i should learn italian, renovate my house, or whatever. i think actors are just fundamentally incapable of relaxing without inventing a project for themselves. i think you're selling yourself short. the fact you relate so deeply to people is half the reason everyone likes talking to you in the first place. the 2011 story might be entirely unnecessary, but i bet it makes whoever you're talking to feel a little less alone. now that's a negotiation i can get behind. we'll call it emotional intelligence 101.

[robbic-margot]

You know this is a very smooth way to get me to give you a gift. And brave cause guess what is tomorrow, my birthday. But don't worry you already got it wheeling in my mind what I am going to get you, your satisfaction level with it to be determined by how much I think the gift fits you sir. I kid but of course I want you to like it. I mean really that is the last thing you should do. Just hopefully I get the spells right and not fuck up that one thing that turns me into a Hogwarts lesson. If I admitted it would that still have me ten steps ahead?

[andrewgarfied]

well, of course! i love gifts, and i'm certainly not above planting the occasional subtle hint if it improves my chances. i like to think it's a very effective strategy. wait, i can't believe i missed your birthday. i must've missed my invitation to the party too... just kidding! happy belated birthday! i hope you had the best time and that you were thoroughly spoiled. oh, really? in that case, you can just wait until august 20th, that's my birthday, and i'll send you your late birthday present too. fair trade! i'm also amazed by how deeply intertwined your life seems to be with hogwarts. wasn't your ex an extra in the films? and you're a witch too... i love this. you'll always be ten steps ahead!