Andrew Garfield turned up to the premiere of his latest movie, We Live In Time, with an unusual guest in tow – a cardboard cut-out of his co-star Florence Pugh. While many of the other films in the London Film Festival’s headline gala screening saw major stars in attendance, Pugh was absent as she is currently away shooting another project. The cardboard likeness of the star took centre stage on the red carpet, alongside Garfield.
We Live In Time is a story about a young chef, Almut, who is diagnosed with cancer, and her partner Tobias, played by Garfield. Pugh had to shave her head for the film, which she did for authenticity’s sake, with one scene featuring Tobias and their daughter shaving her hair to ensure she is “completely authentic” and that we are able to see her head-shaving moment.
Critics have had mixed reactions to We Live In Time’s take on love and mortality, with the Hollywood Reporter praising it for a “tender yet truthful touch”, while other critics have been less positive. Despite not being able to attend the premiere, Pugh has been receiving critical acclaim for her role in the movie, with her star continuing to rise in Hollywood.
Pugh has become a well-known actress in recent years, having starred in Little Women, Midsommar, Don’t Worry Darling, Oppenheimer, Black Widow and Dune: Part Two. Meanwhile, Garfield has previously appeared in The Social Network, Hacksaw Ridge, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, the Spider-Man franchise and Tick Tick… Boom!, among others.
Garfield and Pugh both have top billing in We Live In Time, with the British actress portraying the chef suffering from cancer, while Garfield plays her partner. The film has been described as “life-affirming” by some, but critics have also said it is “positively twee”. Despite this, many have praised the performances of both Garfield and Pugh, with the Guardian stating they “are allowed the room to exercise both movie star and actor muscles as well as showcase their ease with both comedy and drama
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