In a recent interview, John Boyega, most recently known for his role as Finn in the Star Wars movies, opened up about a possible return.
His recent words about the franchise come years after he spoke out about how Disney treats black characters in their projects.
Boyega accused Disney of using diverse casting to bring in viewers and then pushing those characters to the side after they have made their quick buck. “That was a few years ago, so they were the subject of that particular project,” Boyega recently told TechRadar, in an interview that was conducted before the actors strike. “But I’m open to all characters and scripts that are enjoyable, have a great cast attached, and a terrific director.
So yeah, I’m open to all opportunities.” According to HollywoodReporter.com. In a 2020 interview, Boyega again talks about how his once prominent character got pushed aside after The Force Awakens. “You get yourself involved in projects and you’re not necessarily going to like everything,” he said at the time. “[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.
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