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Andrew Garfield: Social situations are overwhelming for me

The actor said he does feel comfortable in the theatre world.
The actor said he does feel comfortable in the theatre world. The actor said he does feel comfortable in the theatre world.

Actor Andrew Garfield has said he finds it “overwhelming” to be in a group of people.

The former Spider-Man star, 34, said social situations can be difficult for him if there are too many people there.

He told ES magazine: “I find it pretty overwhelming being in any social situation that involves more than five people, to be honest.”

Garfield – who recently scooped the best actor trophy at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for Angels In America – added: “Outside of my closest friends and family, the theatre world is the place where I feel I most belong.

“It’s the most welcoming community that I’ve ever experienced.”

Andrew Garfield on ES magazine (Alex Bramall/PA)
Andrew Garfield on ES magazine (Alex Bramall/PA)
Andrew Garfield on ES magazine (Alex Bramall/PA)

The actor also discussed drugs in the interview, saying he “can only really take substances if it’s a ritual”.

“I mean, weed, I can smoke because it’s just nice,” he said.

“But with hallucinogens, I have to do it in a very conscious way in a place where I feel free and safe, and can have a freak out if I want to. I want to be able to express my insights.”

:: The full interview appears in this week’s Theatre Awards issue of ES magazine, out Thursday December 14.