Andrew Garfield is a guest on a show, discussing his Oscar-nominated role in the Netflix musical "Tick, Tick... Boom!" He praises the movie, its creator Jonathan Larson, and the impact it has on young artists. He also talks about his experience playing Spider-Man, working with director John Watts, and the idea of Spider-Man being nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
Andrew Garfield shares stories about working with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of "Tick, Tick... Boom!", including a bet they made to watch the movie "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" on mushrooms together. He also mentions his friendship with Jamie Dornan and his admiration for the underrated movie "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar".
Garfield discusses the pressure of preparing an acceptance speech for the Oscars, despite not being the odds-on favorite to win. He mentions feeling the energy of who might win and not wanting to jinx anything. He also shares a heartwarming story about receiving a hug from Denzel Washington, one of his fellow nominees.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Andrew Garfield is a three-time Spider-Man and two-time Oscar nominee.
2. He is currently a contender for Best Actor for his work in the Netflix musical "Tick, Tick... Boom!"
3. Jonathan Larson, the person Andrew Garfield plays in "Tick, Tick... Boom!", died at the age of 38 on the night before the first preview of his magnum opus, the musical "Rent".
4. Andrew Garfield has been nominated for an Oscar twice.
5. He did not sing or do musical theater professionally before "Tick, Tick... Boom!".
6. He was born to play the role of Jonathan Larson, according to Lin-Manuel Miranda.
7. Andrew Garfield won an award at the Hollywood Critics Association.
8. He mentioned that he and Lin-Manuel Miranda had a bet to watch "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar" on mushrooms together if he won.
9. Andrew Garfield is a drama student at 17 years old.
10. He wants a Tony Award.
11. Andrew Garfield is nominated for an Oscar with Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Javier Bardem, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
12. He feels he can just enjoy his night at the Oscars and applaud whoever wins.
13. Denzel Washington gave him a great hug, which felt like he would never breathe again.
14. Andrew Garfield has been in multiple Spider-Man movies.