A new action period drama titled The Uprising, directed by Paul Greengrass, follows Andrew Garfield as an unnamed character called "Ploughman." The film is set in 14th-century England and centers on a rebellion by commoners against unfair taxation and the oppressive serfdom system. The story is based on the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, a major historical event that saw widespread unrest across England. The film's plot follows the rebellion against King Richard II, who is portrayed as an ineffective ruler, and ultimately depicts the uprising's failure. The film has sparked some confusion due to conflicting statements from different distributors. The U.S. distributor, Focus Features, announced just before the film's September 10 premiere that The Uprising is also an origin story for Robin Hood, describing it as the "rise of Robin Hood." However, the U.K. distributors denied any connection to the legendary outlaw, emphasizing that the film is a historical epic about the Peasants' Revolt and not a Robin Hood story. The film's promotional materials initially described it as detailing the "birth of a legend," adding to the confusion. The film’s title and production timeline suggest that the Robin Hood connection was part of the original plan. Earlier, the film was known as The Hood and later as The Rage, hinting at a deliberate effort to tie it to the Robin Hood myth. In the film, the character of Ploughman wears a green, hooded tunic, a visual nod to Robin Hood, and exhibits traits of a vigilante, echoing the legendary outlaw’s persona. The film’s ending shows Ploughman, who resembles Robin Hood, confronting King Richard II and demanding self-rule for the people. The film’s association with Robin Hood has raised questions about its marketing strategy, especially after the poor performance of another Robin Hood film, The Death of Robin Hood, released in 2021. Critics have pointed out that the timing of the Robin Hood legend—set during the reign of Richard the Lionheart—does not align with the historical period of the Peasants' Revolt, which took place nearly two centuries later. Director Paul Greengrass may be using the Robin Hood figure as a symbolic representation of the political and social themes of the revolt, linking the historical event to the enduring myth of a working-class hero.