At the time, Garfield ignored compliments for his role and felt that viewers would pay closer attention to the three big stars. I can't say I'm good, I can't say I'm bad,' per The Telegraph. Looking back on his first performance, Garfield said, 'I did my job, I think I'm fine. So I do feel like that is an advantage and a really lucky one,' he told The Telegraph.
'I have grown up with that in my ear so, like anything, it just becomes second nature.
Garfield credited listening to his American dad speak for helping him nail the accent. The director allegedly hired Garfield after watching his audition tape and thinking the young actor was American. After proving his skill on stage through his performance in the show 'Kes,' the actor 'was invited to screen-test for Stephen Daldry and the tape found its way to Robert Redford,' The Guardian recapped.Įven though Garfield is half British, he even fooled the veteran Redford. Garfield's journey to snagging the plum role started in 2004 at the Royal Exchange Theater in Manchester.
