Tag: John Boyega
Lucasfilm Has Improved Support for Actors Says John Boyega
John Boyega has stated that he feels Lucasfilm are now more supportive of actors introduced to the franchise.
John Boyega Discusses Racial Abuse in Star Wars
In a new interview with Mens Health, John Boyega has spoken about racial abuse in Star Wars and the support that was given to Moses Ingram in Obi-Wan Kenobi but not to initially him, until he spoke out.
John Boyega Shares His Thoughts on the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series
While at the premiere for Jordan Peele’s latest horror film Nope, Boyega told TheWrap that he’s been very on top of all the new Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, “Of course I’ve watched them! Oh yeah, I watched them first day they came out,” he said.
Bleecker Street Acquires US Rights to 892 with John Boyega
Bleecker Street has acquired the US rights to the dramatic thriller 892, starring John Boyega, Finn in the Star Wars sequels, and the late Michael Kenneth Williams, Omar Little in The Wire.
Star Wars Insider: The Galaxy’s Greatest Heroes – John Boyega Talks Star Wars
One of the featured interviews in the upcoming collectors edition of Star Wars Insider, The Galaxy's Greatest Heroes, features an interview with John Boyega discussing his favorite Star Wars film and how he got the role of Finn.
John Boyega Frustrated That He Can’t Complain About Star Wars
John Boyega doesn't understand why he cannot complain about Star Wars when others complain about franchises such as Twilight and seem to get away with it.
John Boyega Backs Project with London Filmmakers to Boost Black Filmmaking Talent
John Boyega is backing a new project that aims to nurture the next generation of black filmmakers, giving them funding and support to make a short film.
John Boyega Releases H&M Clothing Collection
John Boyega is releasing his eponymous H&M clothing line, proving beyond doubt there's more to him than mere lightsaber duels and aliens.
John Boyega to Star in Indie Drama 892
A month after exiting Netflix’s drama, Rebel Ridge, John Boyega is set to star in the indie drama 892, after Jonathan Majors had to step-down due to scheduling conflicts with Ant-Man 3.
John Boyega Loses Twitter Verification Badge Due to ‘Inactivity’ Before It’s Mysteriously Restored
Actor John Boyega was inexplicably stripped of his Twitter verification badge, before it was hastily restored following enquiries made by Variety on Friday.
John Boyega Discusses Racism, Bond Rumors, and Bridgerton in Actor Roundtable
In an actor roundtable with Regé-Jean Page, Chris Rock, John Boyega, Jonathan Majors and Josh O’Connor, Boyega discusses racism, bond rumors, and how he would like to get into those Bridgerton skin tights.
John Boyega for Leading Actor and Luke Skywalker Mandalorian Reveal Lose at BAFTA’s
Commiserations to John Boyega, nominated for Leading Actor for his role in Steve McQueen's Small Axe, and to The Mandalorian, up for Virgin Media Must-See TV Moment, who both lost out at last night's BAFTA TV Awards.
John Boyega Quits Netflix’s Rebel Ridge
Netflix has halted production on John Boyega's new movie Rebel Ridge after the Star Wars actor departed the project due to family reasons.
John Boyega Would Return to Star Wars with Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams
Despite calling big franchise work luxury jail, John Boyega would still come back to the role of Finn and return to Star Wars as long as it’s with Kathy [Kennedy], the old crew, and maybe even J.J. [Abrams].
John Boyega Reflects On Raising Star Wars Race Issues
John Boyega has been outspoken about systemic racism in Hollywood, and last year he discussed how his character in Star Wars was sidelined. Now, in a new interview with NPR Fresh Air he reflects on the comments he made and the attention they received.
John Boyega Returns as Moses for Attack The Block 2
A decade after Attack the Block achieved sci-fi cult status and launched the career of John Boyega, Studiocanal, Film4, Complete Fiction Pictures & UpperRoom Productions are moving forward with a sequel with Boyega returning.
John Boyega Gets Leading Actor Nomination for Small Axe at BAFTA TV Awards 2021
Congratulations to John Boyega who has been nominated for Leading Actor for his role in Steve McQueen's Small Axe by the BAFTA TV Awards 2021, one of fifteen nominations for the mini-series.
John Boyega’s ‘Naked Singularity’ to Open San Francisco Film Fest
The San Francisco Film Festival will kick off its 2021 edition on April 9th with a world premiere of director Chase Palmer's Naked Singularity, which stars John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgard and Ed Skrein.
John Boyega Wins Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Small Axe
Congratulations to John Boyega who won his first ever Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Steve McQueen's Small Axe.
John Boyega Announces New Sci-Fi Fiction Podcast with Darren Criss, Tomorrow’s Monsters
John Boyega has announced a new sci-fi fiction podcast starring Darren Criss, available now and entitled, Tomorrow's Monsters.
The Mandalorian Nominated for Best TV Drama Series at Golden Globes 2021
The Mandalorian has been voted for Best TV Drama Series at the Golden Globes 2021. There are some other noteworthy nominations for Star Wars alumni including Riz Ahmed, John Boyega and Ludwig Göransson.
John Boyega and Robert De Niro to Star in Netflix’s The Formula
John Boyega continues to move on from Star Wars with a role opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix's The Formula, directed by Gerard McMurray who directed Burning Sands.
John Boyega Calls Big Franchise Work Luxury Jail for an Actor
While discussing his experience of working on Steve McQueen's Small Axe: Red, White and Blue, John Boyega compared working on a big franchise to being like a luxury jail when you want to do something else.
John Boyega Had ‘Transparent’ and ‘Honest’ Phone Call with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy
In a BBC interview yesterday to promote drama Small Axe: Red, White and Blue, John Boyega discussed a transparent and honest conversation with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy about diversity in Star Wars.
John Boyega Says Star Wars Critiscm Led to Very Transparent Conversation with Disney
After his very public critiscm of the Star Wars sequels, John Boyega has said that this has led to a "very transparent" conversation with Disney.
John Boyega On Coming Back to Star Wars to Tell Finn’s Story
After saying he had moved on from Star Wars, John Boyega has now said he would be interested in seeing Finn's story told, and since he is enjoying The Mandalorian on Disney+, he thinks a TV series would be the way to go and perhaps even an animated series.
John Boyega in BBC Drama Red, White and Blue Gets UK Air Date of December 13th
Steve McQueen's Small Axe collection of films finally gets a UK air date with the first film showing on BBC One and iPlayer on November 15th. Red, White and Blue starring John Boyega will air on December 13th, and you can watch the trailer now.
Watch John Boyega in the First Trailer for BBC Drama Small Axe
Watch Finn actor John Boyega in the first trailer for the new BBC Drama Small Axe, by 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen.
John Boyega Quits Jo Malone After Chinese Advert Change
John Boyega has quit his role with perfume manufacturer Jo Malone after he was cut from a Chinese advertising campaign.
Jo Malone London Apologizes After China Drops John Boyega in Ad Reshoot
Jo Malone London, the British perfume and scented candle brand, has apologized to their first male global ambassador John Boyega for the "offense" it caused when it reshot a personal video he made for them, that cut the actor entirely.
Felicity Jones Gives Birth to Her First Baby With Husband Charles Guard
The Force is strong with Felicity Jones and her husband Chalres Guard as they welcome their new child to the galaxy. The Rogue One actress was seen out in London with their baby this past week, but we do not know the baby's name or date of birth.
John Boyega on Black Lives Matter, His First Protest and Life After Star Wars
John Boyega speaks to GQ Magazine on Black Lives Matter, his first protest and life after Star Wars. During the interview he talks about how his Star Wars character Finn was pushed to the sidelines in the sequel trilogy and asks if that was an issue of colour.
John Boyega Has A DC Hero In Mind
As fans began to suggest characters they thought John Boyega should play in the DC Universe, Boyega himself had something to say on the matter and shared the character he would most like to portray.
John Boyega Declares He’s Done with Toxic Star Wars Fans
It seems that John Boyega has had enough of the toxic stream of fans that inhabit Star Wars and has taken to Twitter to tell them to back the f**k off.
First Look at John Boyega in New BBC Drama Small Axe
Finn actor John Boyega stars in the new BBC Drama, by 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen, called Small Axe.