Andrew Garfield in the study of Mormonism, found the fascination of “How We Make Sense” under the “Flag of Heaven”

In the new Oscar nomination Tiki, tick… boom! Andrew Garfield focuses on the small screen, starring in the FX series Real Crime Limited Under the flag of paradise.

He admitted that after a busy awards season, “I went to hell and thought about existence,” Garfield returned to the mat Wednesday night for the show’s premiere. The series is based on John Krakauer’s novel about a detective (played by Garfield) who investigates the murder of a young woman (Daisy Edgar-Jones) in Salt Lake City and her son, who uncovers buried truths about the Mormons’ violent origins and consequences. . religion. . Of unshakable faith.

“I liked the book when it came out 10 years ago, I was really obsessed with the book,” he said. the hollywood reporter At an event held at the Hollywood Athletic Club. “I thought it was so enlightening to me that I was so fascinated by the way people perceive the place where horrible and evil acts are committed and justify using it as a shield from God.”

“This is the kind of character I’ve never played before, very introverted,” added Garfield. [Tick,Tick…Boom!‘s] Jonathan Larson. Lack of expression I wanted to know if I could play and do as much as I could internally, if I could communicate clearly, just when it happens on the inside, without being exposed on the outside. I liked the challenge and I liked the material.”

Early in the production process, in addition to consulting with creator Dustin Lance Black, who grew up Mormon, the star traveled to Utah to meet with current and former church members, as well as Mormon police officers.

“It fills my flesh and fills me with responsibility to make sure I dig as deep as I can; Knowing that someone might be watching it at home, “It was my experience and I feel like I’ve seen it,” Garfield said. “Sounds important.”

The project also continues Garfield’s latest trend, exploring projects based on religion, following the interpretation of television evangelist Jim Becker. Tammy Faye’s eyes, However, he calls the convicted crook “the least religious, least spiritual person I think I’ve ever played, interesting”.

“He loved the altar of greed, money, status and power, a very narrow view of what it was to be alive and to be a person,” he said, but delving into the series found that “Mormonism has real beauty.” . . I found and found in him a lot of love: community, peace, tenderness and family values. But obviously there are terrible problems from my point of view where I don’t really feel the need.

“I love studying how people live, how people organize themselves around life, how we create meaning. “And for me, it’s a story and an art and a nature, where sometimes there’s a little spiritual text if I feel so inclined,” added Garfield. “I am fascinated by the way we create meaning.”

Under the flag of paradiseAlso starring Edgar-John, Sam Worthington, White Russell and Gil Birmingham, it will premiere on FX on April 28 and on Hulu the following day.