John Boyega nearly went broke in his quest to land a life-changing "Star Wars" role. The 33-year-old, who played the ...

I was like, 'Okay, cool.' You know, J.J. is a phenomenal, nice guy, and if he was to tell me I didn't get the part, he would ...

John Boyega took a big gamble on J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot — and thankfully, it paid off. The British actor, whose life ...

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 ...

It’s been several years since actor John Boyega has starred in a giant franchise like Star Wars. In recent interviews, he’s mentioned focusing only on indie films. But things change.

John Boyega's most famous character is from a long time ago, and ironically, for Marvel, he wants to play a hero from the ...

John Boyega was in dire financial straits prior to landing his breakthrough role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. During an appearance at the 2025 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (via ...

John Boyega spent $43 traveling across London to Mayfair to meet with J.J. Abrams about 'Star Wars.' Boyega said he pretended ...

But when it came to Kelly Marie Tran, when it came to John Boyega, you know fuck all… They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley. Let’s be honest. Daisy knows this.

John Boyega spoke at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo over the weekend and shared how he snagged the role of Finn. John Boyega is now a solidified actor due to his various stage, television ...

John Boyega put himself on the map with a star-making performance in 2011's Attack the Block. When he travelled into a Galaxy Far, Far Away four years later for Star Wars: The Force Awakens ...