Andrew Garfield is one of the most underrated actors, who has worked in some of the most terrific films out there, from playing the role of Peter Parker/ Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man to drama films such as Hacksaw Ridge and Never Let Me Go. His captivating looks and exceptional acting prowess make him an outstanding actor, who can play roles in different genres of film in an authentic manner, evoking complex emotions.
The Silence actor gave a mesmerising performance in the 2018 film, Under The Silver Lake. He played his role flawlessly showcasing the paranoia, fascination, and showcasing emotions that resonated deeply with the viewers. However, that drama film would have been Andrew Garfield’s last film because his co-star Riley Keough was unaware of his peanut allergy.
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Riley Keough Almost Triggered Andrew Garfield’s Allergy
Andrew Garfield is extremely allergic to all kinds of nuts, as a result, he has to be extremely vigilant about his food choices and his surrounding environment that can trigger his allergy. His allergy is so severe that Sebastian Aguirre, his friend from Chile taught him in Spanish how to tell people he is allergic to “all kinds of nuts,” and it would lead to his “Muerte,” death.
However, Riley Keough was unaware of Garfield’s medical condition, and while working with him in the 2018 mystery thriller film, she almost set off his nut allergy. Before a kissing scene in the film she was having a granola bar in her makeup trailer, but the makeup lady saw that and asked her if there were peanuts in that bar.
“I was in the makeup trailer and I was eating like a granola bar or something, and I was about to shoot a scene where I have to kiss Andrew, and the makeup lady was like, ‘Are there peanuts in that?’ And I was like, ‘I think. I don’t know.”
Keough continued that the makeup lady ran off and got a producer friend of hers, who told her that Garfield is immensely allergic to nuts, adding that granola bars were not supposed to be on the movie set.
“The producer came in and was like, ‘Riley, Andrew’s very allergic to peanuts and we have to shut the set down. They shouldn’t have been at craft [services, the on-set catering], and I don’t know why they’re on set.'”
The Logan Lucky actress was surprised to learn the intensity of Garfield’s allergy and how they were lucky enough to prevent it.
“I was kind of like, ‘Oh, f—, that’s crazy.’ But also, like, thank God that this woman caught it, ‘cause I had no idea.”
Riley Keough was immensely grateful to her makeup artist as she pointed out the deadly ingredient present in the granola bar. Had it not for her, there would have been a serious accident on the set, leading Andrew Garfield to the ER. Though serious injury to the actor was averted, the set of the show was closed for an entire day so that they could ensure that the set was nut-free.
Andrew Garfield Was Annoyed At The Interviewer For A Bizarre Request
When Garfield starred in Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2, he gained significant fame for his authentic and praise-worthy portrayal of the character in the first film. The actor was the talk of the town because of his charming looks and chiseled physique.
While promoting the sequel, he had an interview with The Hot Hits, where he referred to the Spider-Man suit as his second skin. The interviewer was intrigued by the statement and asked Garfield to take off his shirt, but he did not enjoy the absurd request of the interviewer, giving a fitting reply to her.
“What do you mean to show? Don’t bring your fantasy into the interview. I was not prepared to take my shirt off whether the beginning of this interview slouched into this column”
The stern reply flabbergasted the interviewer, who quickly changed the topic by asking him about the cardigan he was wearing. The Social Network actor replied, “Thank you, yeah. just I’ve been wearing it all day”. Luckily, the interviewer did not have any more bizarre demands from the actor that would have made him leave the interview.
Under The Silver Lake can be streamed on Max.
Source: Vanity Fair
