John Boyega criticises Disney for sidelining Finn in ‘Star Wars’ sequels
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nme.comStar Wars sequels.The actor opened up about his experience in the recently revived trilogy in an interview with GQ, acknowledging how the role was an “amazing opportunity” but still acknowledging the way people of colour suffered in the story development.“You get yourself involved in projects and you’re not necessarily going to like everything,” Boyega began. “[But] what I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side.
It’s not good. I’ll say it straight up.”The actor continued, pointing to fellow cast members who had the same experience – Naomi Ackie, Kelly Marie Tran and Oscar Isaac, who Boyega calls “a brother from.
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