Andrew Garfield says one spot in his house is his antidote to burnout

Andrew Garfield, the 43-year-old actor, shared on the recent episode of the Smartless podcast that his ideal method to unwind and avoid burnout is to spend his days off lying down and gazing out the window. The actor was recently seen transitioning between three diverse roles in a short span of 11 months – Sam Altman in Artificial, a grieving farmer who leads a rebellion against King Richard II in The Uprising, and Roy Horn, a magician in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Wild Things.

Garfield mentioned that such constant role-switching often left him feeling resentful and disoriented, and finally, he decided to take a break. He elaborated that while he could manage a couple of months of such intense work, the disorientation and resentment eventually led him to seek a much-needed respite. Among his favorite relaxation techniques, Garfield highlighted reading books, watching dumb TV, and staring out his lovely window, which features a beautiful tree.

The actor emphasized the value of quiet, time, and space, and how these elements have become crucial to him, especially as he gets older and becomes more conscious of the personal cost of spending long stretches away from home for work.