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John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet up with J.J. Abrams — and then landed Star Wars: 'Very surreal'
John Boyega took a big gamble on J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot — and thankfully, it paid off. The British actor, whose life changed when he landed the part of rogue stormtrooper Finn in Star ...
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John Boyega Only Had About $60 in His Bank Account When J.J. Abrams Called About ‘Star Wars,’ Then Spent $43 to Go Meet Him: ‘Do the Math’
Joyn Boyega appeared at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (via People) and revealed he only had about $60 in his bank account when J.J. Abrams called him to meet about his “Star Wars” casting.
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John Boyega Only Had £45 in the Bank When Director J.J. Abrams Told Him He Won Star Wars Role
John Boyega was a nearly unknown actor when he, Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley were cast in lead roles for 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Barry Brecheisen/WireImage John Boyega was down to ...
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John Boyega says he will "never forget the day" he spent almost all his money to meet JJ Abrams and get his Star Wars role
John Boyega gave his all during the audition process for Star Wars: The Force Awakens – and that apparently included almost all his money. The British actor, who was ultimately cast as ...
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John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet up with J.J. Abrams — and then landed “Star Wars”: 'Very surreal'
John Boyega took a big gamble on J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot — and thankfully, it paid off. The British actor, whose life changed when he landed the part of rogue stormtrooper Finn in Star ...