Andrew Garfield on the musical "Tick, Tick … BOOM!"

The Tony Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield, known for playing Spider-Man, disgraced televangelist Jim Bakker, and an AIDS victim in "Angels in America," stars in a new film, "Tick, Tick … BOOM!," a musical inspired by the life of "Rent" composer Jonathan Larson. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Garfield about what compelled him to take on his first musical role; and with the film's director, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who reveals how he found out whether Garfield could sing.
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[@ajford3973]

I saw Tick Tick Boom recently. Andrew is a force of nature in it, give this man the best actor Oscar. He earned it.

[@jaredvlogs8891]

i did not know his mother passed away...his honesty caught me off guard. He's one of the best and I'm going to the theater to watch this.

[@imogenlee317]

It's because of Andrew's wonderful mother we get to appreciate Andrew's art and depth 🙏

[@tjwash5118]

CBS Sunday Morning is considered to be “senior citizen fare” by many, but they do the best, most well rounded stories of the people they interview, especially musicians. I’ve been watching since I was in my 30’s. I’m not quite a senior citizen now, but I can order from the senior menu at Denny’s

[@TeeAreEff82]

Agreed. My parents watched it when I was a child and I thought it was boring, but now that I’m in my 30s I appreciate the quality of the program and how thoughtful each segment is-especially the interviews.

[@aliciat6952]

Seeing ANDY cry is making me cry and sad. This man is a pure soul.

[@brunette.dilemma]

this man deserves all the love in this world and more

[@gbrlcv]

Andrew talking about his mom is so pure and beautiful. I hope he knows how proud he makes all of us. Andrew, if you’re reading this, I love you. ❤️

[@pam0626]

I’m predicting an Oscar nomination for Andrew.

[@Tibs14]

Two bro one for the eyes of Tammy Faye and tick tick boom

[@Satawolf]

He should have won last time

[@bethsnyder8376]

I'm predicting a Win!

[@pam0626]

@@bethsnyder8376 I think Cumberbatch & Kodi Smit-McPhee in The Power of the Dog will be front runners. Musicals rarely bring home Oscars, sadly.

[@sahidmeneyers1330]

@@pam0626 mm cierto pero muchos actores lo han ganado Emma Stone lo ganó por La la land no veo nada difícil qué Andrew lo gane

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Andrew Garfied is one of my favorite actors. Acting range is amazing.

[@TheLoudseed]

He's an incredible human being.

[@tews123]

Well that made me cry. From someone who lost their mum through cancer it just brought home that pain and how you do want to do your best for them still and make them proud. I never really watched anything with Andrew Garfield in, but I want to watch everything now. Amazing and talented. Andrew, your mum is so proud of you 💖

[@jillcnc]

How can one human being be as utterly perfect and talented (and gorgeous) as Andrew Garfield?

[@tashamiel]

he's so lovely. and how he still looks like 23 when he's actually 38 is an enigma to me. "can't wait for Tick, Tick... Boom!".

[@JosephDutra]

Saw the limited screening and all I can say is Andrew Garfield BETTER get the Oscar next year!

[@sebastianalegria3401]

I just watched Tick Tick Boom, and I found it unbelievable, Andrew's performance amazed me, and to be frank they found the right actor to play the starring role. Moreover, Lin-Manuel Miranda did an extraordinary musical, which tries to teach us that Life could be the last song you listen to, even more in these days where COVID is killing thousand innocent lifes in the world.

[@hannahvance3798]

It's heartbreaking to see him cry over his mom passing.

[@tracibillesimo44]

I just love you Andrew!!! I never heard of you until Tick. TICK. Boom. I have watched Hacksaw Ridge too 😲. I feel your sincerity and genuine love in everything that you do. Keep it up. God Bless🥰😘❤🙏

[@tahremahossain]

i teared up so hard when he started to cry about his mum passing away. i'm sure she was a wonderful person, may her soul rest in peace 🖤

[@kimberlystoner2971]

Saw this film yesterday. It is fantastic. See it on a real screen while you can.

[@l-y-d-s]

he deserves an oscar nomination for this, it was a great film & he really aced it.

[@robyoung9968]

I loved Tick tick boom, he was fantastic..

[@maximusaugustus6823]

Any person who cries for his/her mom is a decent person.

[@calebcollinsmusic8407]

This is such a great piece. Thanks to whoever put it together.

[@ZnDStudios]

Loved the interview, but we need to move on from Andrew playing Spider-Man! He’s done such incredible work since then, I wish we could focus on that more than stillll asking about Spider-Man

[@tyesullivan5480]

He's in the next one, but ik what you mean and I agree

[@DreamyCityGirl]

well, good luck cause he’s back now and you can’t change that.

[@London755]

Angels in America is out there on KZbin.

[@Analblockage]

Andrew Garfield was astonishing in Angels in America. Can't wait to see this.

[@pureb7235]

38? He looks 10 years younger.

[@solangelolover3906]

I understand his pain. My poppop passed of Pancreatic Cancer too. I feel so bad for him. 💜💜🎗

[@Jean-yf7dg]

I saw Tick Tick Boom on Netflix. It was Awesome.

[@TheHManShow]

Andrew Garfield looks JUST like Jonathan Larson!!!!

[@tripkingdrip666-cashaura5]

Besides the nose lol

[@flordemariaperez6434]

I don't trus in the Oscars anymore. So, even Andrew Garfield doesn't get a nomination or the award, he deserves everything. Our support, love and admiration, because he's such a great actor and a beautiful human been.

[@raymonddigiacomo3072]

I saw the 2018 Broadway revival of 'Angels In America.' It was the most amazing dramatic work I've ever seen in my many years of theater-going. Looking forward to 'Tick, Tick... Boom.'

[@savedsole3848]

He made Hacksaw Ridge Awesome. fan for life

[@adamgregory5274]

Thank you Jonathan Larson❤

[@holasenorita]

I can't wait for this!

[@cezannesingh4133]

I think Andrew Garfield and Chris Evans should work together it would be awesome

[@edgefan4437]

I went to the theater and saw "The Eyes Of Tammy Faye" and Andrew Garfield did a great job playing Jim Bakker. It helped that Andrew does look like Jim somewhat.

[@elisha8653]

If this man ever needs a child I'm free

[@Spoiledbabe1011]

I had no idea he was 38

[@lorencappelson6475]

well he was in his late 20s making The Social Network so math checks out :) And there were times watching tick tick BOOM where I could see the age on him a little bit. But I agree he looks fantastic!! Here especially with this stylish coat and his sweetness, lol. I have so much love for Andrew Garfield and I really hope he gets so much recognition for his projects this year

[@Joshsamet]

You have to see Tick…Tick…Boom, it’s unbelievable.

[@robertoladrondeguevara3873]

He is so talented

[@tripkingdrip666-cashaura5]

Had no idea, his mom passed. That's rough

[@PhilipJacksonesq]

I know it was meant innocently, but asking celebs if they're dating / assuming they're straight, just feels so old. They're actors, doing a great job - do we really need to know about their personal life?!

[@Beccardi83]

No, we really don't.

[@TheBerserkNetwork]

The best actor of his generation!

[@gravity6729]

He didn't win the oscar for Hacksaw ridge. That's the best and great movie. He should've win the oscar for that.

[@kimchongify]

Hacksaw ridge was amazing

[@silviam.leitegregory1604]

I really like him ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mic47013]

Amazing actor / person

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Great film!

[@stevensong8784]

Didn't know Larson wrote an autobio when he was in young age. He was just getting started in his 20s.

[@dc_al_coda]

It's technically semi-autobiographical. And it was mostly a way to express his frustration and cope with Superbia's failure.

[@kayewilde8871]

Nooo!!!! He's 38?! Nooo! He looks 28!!!!

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

I wld hv ignored "TIK" virtually on its title alone. But now, a "must see" thanks to this report. Mr.Garfield seems humble and lovely, but like s many, he forgets how lucky he is. It is such a luxury for him to be able to say "I CAN'T GET OUT OF BED W/O REASON..."... well, there are thousands, who still get out of bed daily, despite ever having anyone notice their resilience & their immense talent. Humble pie is too often tossed off the counter by the lucky ones, (or maybe this was just edited as such). I'm truly sorry to hear about him mom.

[@romstar]

Anthony Perkins life story is waiting to made with Andrew Garfield!🙏😝😘😇

[@wordnerd1231]

What they need to do is remake Psycho while Andrew's still the right age for the part 😳

[@ebybeehoney]

This movie looks interesting even though I've never seen a Garfield movie.

[@TheMojaveCourier]

Alright let’s get to work

[@macrichardson7440]

WAIT 38??????????????????? OMG i am still processing that.........hold the phone Ginny, daddy gotta sit a spell !!

[@jorgenbenitez1056]

38 really through me off guard

[@sdk2146]

WHERE CAN I GET HIS HOUNDSTOOTH JACKET! so cool

[@notcarlie1710]

He would make a great Bobby in Company.

[@karengerber8390]

Thank you ou.

[@karengerber8390]

You are healing us. Thank you.

[@ojmccaf63]

He is having a great year!! I still want to see him in the eyes of Tammy Faye. I still say he’s not on NWH lolol

[@loganlong5846]

5:05 good morning, usa!

[@joevanvlack9626]

"Rumors he won't confirm or deny" nah he has been denying them 100% tf you mean

[@chelseacooley2432]

I lost my mom the same way he did 😢

[@sclogse1]

These types of melodies are not so.much my thing. That layer of the heroic to it is what Disney produces. Pick up any Jazz album in the 50's and those guys were all doing show tunes. Because the melodies were so strong. Even the intros, which most people don't know were great in and of themselves. This is why Spider-Man the musical didn't click. But Copolla hired Tom Waits to write the score for One From The Heart, and it gets an Oscar nom. You want quality, and memorable material that sounds classic the first time you hear it, get Tom Waits. To prove it. look up Tom Waits singing Empty Pockets/Once Upon A Time on youtube. He proves all my points.

[@antoniobaricuatrocriste4554]

Me realizing that there's a nonzero chance that Tobey and Andrew might not be in NWH: 5:48

[@Beeman2892]

💛💜💯

[@ghosthost100]

Rad Boots Garfield

[@Celluloidkid]

I'm going to pass1

[@saydowski7685]

where no way home

[@DreamyCityGirl]

coming.

[@JimATLANTA1]

Straight men should not be making money on gay mens’ stories.

[@asharrandale2213]

Jonathan Larson wasn’t even gay. And by your logic, that would mean that gay actors shouldn’t be allowed to play straight characters - that’s not true either. Actors don’t play themselves the whole time. That’s the whole point. They’re telling other people’s stories.

[@mlo3784]

...but with a man! :)

[@f1s2hg3]

My high school English teacher in class 40 years ago said “If there is a God strike me dead” and he died in front of the classroom full of students. A violent heart attack took him down for hating the idea of God! That’s how much hate in in the heart of atheists who believe they are god!

[@charlesbeloved7951]

He’s so overrated I don’t get the hype

[@cmtippens9209]

It's ok. You don't have to. If he's not your cup of tea, there's plenty of others to choose from.