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Garfield: Redford Treated Me Like an Equal
30 Sep
Summary
- Andrew Garfield felt like an equal on his first film set.
- Robert Redford asked for Garfield's creative input.
- Garfield was initially nervous but Redford's lateness eased it.
Andrew Garfield reminisced about his early career experience on the 2007 film Lions for Lambs. Arriving on set as a 23-year-old fresh out of drama school, Garfield was initially terrified to work with screen legends Meryl Streep and director Robert Redford.
However, Redford's legendary tardiness provided an unexpected comfort. Garfield found his nerves dissipated by the time Redford arrived, describing him as "loose and casual" and "on his own Redford time." This relaxed atmosphere fostered an environment where Garfield felt valued.
Despite being a first-time film actor, Garfield felt like a creative equal. Redford, after shooting his own coverage, would consistently ask Garfield for his thoughts on the takes and whether another was needed. This collaboration made Garfield feel as though it was "my set."
Before Lions for Lambs, Garfield had primarily worked in theater and briefly considered a career solely in stage productions or commercials. The film, which followed interconnected stories set against the war in Afghanistan, opened a significant door for his burgeoning film career.
