The preparation had begun before (rehearsals began) with a lot of my friends. It was as about doing honor, doing justice and knowing my herstory. I adore it, but a big concern was what right do I have to play this wonderful gay role? I had to trust that it was the right thing and Tony had asked me and maybe if he'd asked me, it was the right thing. Maybe I'll have an awakening later in my life, which I'm sure will be wonderful and I'll get to explore that part of the garden, but right now I'm secluded to my area, which is wonderful as well. Gay Times was at the panel and relayed Garfield's response: They asked what sort of resources the actor had in terms of research, or did it all come from 'Angels in America' rehearsals. His answer got a strong reaction - and probably not the kind that he wanted.ĭuring a panel discussion, an audience member said they read an interview in Gay Times magazine saying Garfield had been locked into this process for a year.

Andrew Garfield is currently starring in a London production of 'Angels in America,' and he was asked about his research for his role as a gay man with AIDS.