Andrew Garfield Opens Up About Burnout and 'Weird Few Years'

Andrew Garfield has spoken candidly about experiencing burnout and navigating a period he describes as "weird few years" in a recent interview with GQ magazine.

Garfield, 43, appeared shirtless on the cover of the magazine, posing in white linen shorts and skipping rope against a New York skyline. In the accompanying interview, he detailed the effects of working on three projects – "Artificial," "The Uprising," and "Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy" – back-to-back last year, which led to exhaustion.

"I did these three things back to back last year, and I did have a bit of burnout, to be honest," Garfield told GQ. "I was kind of sleepless in Berlin for a while, and not in a romantic way. It was rough, dude."

The actor also reflected on what he termed a "period of transition" where he feels society is in a state of "falling-apart culture" with "no center anymore." He shared that many people his age seem to be experiencing a similar sense of upheaval, which he views as a natural part of change.

"Something else being born," he explained. "I don't mean to be glib, I don't mean to be evasive, because I do like talking. I remember being a young person and wanting people I saw on magazine covers to say something real. So I feel a responsibility to that young person that is out there as well."

During the photoshoot, Garfield also sported a clean-shaven look, a departure from his recent public appearances featuring longer hair and a beard. He also discussed his personal life, expressing a desire to start a family and his feelings about not yet being a father.

"I'm 42 and I'm childless and I'm not entirely proud of that," he said on the SmartLess podcast. "Like, I would love I would love to have kids. I would love to start a family."

Garfield also touched on his role in "The Magic Faraway Tree," a film that explores the impact of technology on children. He clarified that the movie is not anti-technology but rather promotes awareness and a reconnection with nature, oneself, and community.

In other recent discussions, Garfield garnered attention for his comment while promoting "The Uprising," a film about the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, where he suggested billionaires should be "scared s***less" by the movie. This statement drew criticism on social media, with some pointing out his own substantial earnings from films involving billionaires.