Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s new film We Live in Time sets a new direction for Pugh. In what looks to be a heart-wrenching romantic story, We Live in Time is one of the year’s buzziest films, partly due to Pugh’s involvement. She has proven herself to be one of this generation’s most interesting actors, appearing in movies and shows spanning several genres and tones. Pugh has starred in mainstream Marvel projects while also taking on parts in smaller indie movies and Oscar-winning films.

Pugh is not afraid of taking chances with the roles she chooses, and We Live in Time looks to be an interesting vehicle for her to explore her range. This new film promises to showcase Pugh’s versatility and deepen her already impressive repertoire, further solidifying her status as a dynamic and fearless performer. It also marks an exciting, more specific shift in her career.

We Live In Time Is Florence Pugh’s First Romantic Movie

Pugh’s Past Films Have Romantic Elements, But She’s Never Been A Romantic Lead

We Live in Time is the first time audiences will see Pugh in a romantic lead role. While some of Pugh’s movies contain romantic elements, they aren’t classified as romantic comedies or outwardly romantic films. For example, the controversial 2022 movie Don’t Worry Darling has romantic moments, including certain unforgettable scenes with Pugh’s co-star Harry Styles, but it’s ultimately a psychological thriller.

Similarly, Pugh’s role as Amy March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women has elements of romance. However, the film’s primary focus is on the relationship between the sisters and how women navigate a world that does not see them as equals. Pugh’s nuanced portrayal of Amy highlights the complexities of female ambition and solidarity, and her relationship with Laurie is not the central component of the film or her character.

Pugh’s part in Oppenheimer as Jean Tatlock also has romantic elements due to her relationship with Cillian Murphy’s character. However, like Don’t Worry Darling and Little Women, the film would not be called a romance.

What To Expect From Florence Pugh & Andrew Garfield’s New Movie, We Live In Time

As An A24 Film, We Live In Time Is Unlikely To Be A Straightforward Romance

In contrast to Pugh’s past movies, We Live in Time appears to be a deeply moving romantic film that spans a decade of the relationship between Almut (Pugh) and Tobias (Garfield). Pugh plays an up-and-coming fine dining chef whose life is changed when she accidentally runs Tobias over in her car. The pair become entwined in each other’s lives, and through snippets of their life and romance together, the film spans the couple’s relationship. Based on Pugh’s shaved head in the trailer, her character seems likely to face a tragic medical diagnosis that will put the couple’s relationship to the test.

Although this will be Pugh’s first foray into playing a romantic lead, We Live in Time is hardly a traditional romance film. Both the film’s screenwriter, Nick Payne, and director, John Crowley, come from theater backgrounds, which complements the more theatrical acting styles of Garfield and Pugh. These elements suggest that the upcoming film will play to these strengths, and we can expect emotionally resonant performances from the cast.

Additionally, as a film distributed by A24, it’s unlikely that We Live in Time will be a straightforward romance. Like the film’s lead performers, the indie studio has a reputation for taking risks. A24 is more widely known for producing horror films, particularly those with bleak and psychologically disturbing settings and themes. It doesn’t appear that We Live in Time will venture into horror, but it’s clear from the trailer that We Live in Time will be a heart-wrenching watch that will challenge the traditional romantic genre in addition to treading new ground for Pugh.

We Live in Time will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and a limited release in cinemas on October 11.