‘The Uprising’ shows how medieval people weren’t so obedient after all
2 sources·Updated September 12, 2026
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- Variety·8h ago‘The Uprising’ Star Woody Norman on the ‘Power Trip’ Playing King Richard II and Going Meatless at Age 10 After Working With Joaquin Phoenix
Filming “The Uprising” gave British actor Woody Norman, who plays 14-year-old King Richard II in the historical fiction drama, a massive headache. It turns out the only crown they had for him to use during the shoot got damaged the first day of filming. “So it didn’t fit my…
Read at Variety → - The Conversation US·20h ago‘The Uprising’ shows how medieval people weren’t so obedient after all
Woody Norman as King Richard II in 'The Uprising,' which tells the story of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, a major uprising across England that was triggered by high taxes and economic exploitation. Betina La Plante/Focus Features For decades, I’ve been showing my medieval history…
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