[28][29], In 2017, Boyega starred in Detroit, Kathryn Bigelow's film about the 1967 Detroit riots. His other credits include the drama film Imperial Dreams (2014), the historical drama film Detroit (2017), the science fiction film Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), and four episodes of the television series 24: Live Another Day. Have something to tell us about this article? Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is now playing. [8][9] While acting in another play there at the age of nine, he was noticed by Teresa Early, the artistic director of Theatre Peckham, a learning theatre for young people who live in south London. I’ve decided to do a secret project for a few months and I’m here to tell you there’s no interview.

John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), known professionally as John Boyega, is a British-Nigerian actor and producer. Boyega was expected to play Donnie, who is released from a juvenile detention centre on his 18th birthday and begins to examine what it means to be a man.

Not only has the 28-year-old been hugely outspoken on social media but he also joined the Black Lives Matter protest in Hyde Park on Wednesday, June 3rd. [54][55][56], During an interview with GQ magazine in early September 2020, Boyega criticised Disney for sidelining his character Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, remarking "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. [16] His activities at the college included playing the title role in the college's production of Othello. [57][58][59] Boyega is also a teetotaller. Never been more proud of you, John. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) Boyega's father wanted Boyega to become a minister like himself, but was nonetheless supportive of his theatrical interests. They are our hearts, they are our future, we cannot demonise our own.”. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. [17] He enrolled at the University of Greenwich to study for a BA in film studies and media writing,[18] but dropped out to focus on acting. My company UpperRoom Productions founded by myself & @MrFemiOguns, will co-produce #PacificRim2 alongside @Legendary", "John Boyega talks Pacific Rim Uprising, the future of Star Wars and his issues with buses", "John Boyega, Letitia Wright to Star in Sci-Fi Love Story 'Hold Back the Stars, "Letitia Wright, John Boyega to Star in Steve McQueen's Series 'Small Axe' (exclusive)", "Actor John Boyega admits 'Star Wars' script on eBay was his", "Star Wars' John Boyega reveals which DC character he wants to play", "Raheem Sterling joins Meghan and Stormzy in top 100 most influential black Brits", "Jameson Empire Awards 2016: Star Wars and Mad Max lead the nominations", "Georgia Film Critics Association 2015 Awards", "Kids' Choice Awards: Adele, Justin Bieber, 'Star Wars' Among Nominees", Olivia Cooke Joins John Boyega In Scott Free’s ‘Naked Singularity’, "John Boyega joins Nickelodeon's Tinkershrimp & Dutch", "John Boyega to star in Woyzeck at the Old Vic Theatre", "John Boyega Delivers Impassioned Speech at London Black Lives Matter Protest", "John Boyega's rousing Black Lives Matter speech wins praise and support", "John Boyega: 'I'm the only cast member whose experience of Star Wars was based on their race, "John Boyega to Disney: Nonwhite 'Star Wars' characters were 'pushed to the side, "John Boyega Is Finally Ready To Talk Star Wars & He's Not Holding Back", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Boyega&oldid=985968412, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 October 2020, at 01:02.

He received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016. On May 25th the world was shocked by the death of George Floyd and the video emerged that showed the 46-year-old being pinned to the ground with a police officer kneeling on his back and neck. [38], In response to a tweet suggesting he should play the DC Comics character Static in a live-action role, Boyega suggested that he would be too old to star in the role and that he would be interested in seeing a newcomer cast as the character, while himself expressing interest in playing the DC character of Red Hood. Boyega revealed in a 2011 interview with the New York Times that … “I just bought my mom and dad a house. It’s a small token, but I just thought it’s best that you live in an environment and place where you’re happy and you have space and privacy.

This is your house that I’m presenting to you. Since then, protests have erupted across the US and the wider world, calling for justice for George Floyd and to send out the message that black lives matter. As part of the demonstration, Boyega made an impassioned speech to the amassed crowd. Abi and Samson Boyega’s saw their son in his 2011 film debut Attack the Block where he played the role of Moses, for his performance in Attack the Block John received several nominations including London’s Film Critics’ … You KNOW that as long as I’m allowed to keep working, I’ll always be begging to work with you. In 2011, it was reported that in the US, 72% of black children were born to unmarried mothers. This is what Boyega seems to be alluding to and he concluded his message by saying: “We [black men] are the pillars of the family.

John Boyega was born in Peckham in March 1992 to Abigail and Samson Adegboyega. [36] Boyega has also been cast in Steve McQueen's upcoming miniseries Small Axe. Most notably from Star Wars production company Lucasfilm, who tweeted the following.

Mark Hamill, the actor behind Luke Skywalker also stated how proud he was of Boyega’s actions. Star Wars actor John Boyega presented his parents with the gift of a lifetime. Congratulations.”, The actor added, “It’s your prayers that has got this because the skill and ability that I’ve received has been from your prayers and I cannot ignore what God has used my parents to do in my life. [6] His parents are both of Nigerian descent. Lucasfilm has also reiterated its support for Boyega and the Black Lives Matter cause. Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype, John Boyega Wore a Nigerian Robe Designed by His Sister to. John Boyega gave his parents the surprise of a lifetime. We stand with and support you, @JohnBoyega. The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor shared a sweet video on Instagram Monday in which he presented his parents, Samson and Abigail Boyega, with a new home. Furthermore, a study from Nicole Howell of Olivet Nazarene University suggests that there is a link between crime and single-parent households. [11] He trained with the Identity School of Acting in London, and became a patron of its Los Angeles branch when it opened in 2018.[19]. David M. Benett/WireImage. Boyega said: “Black men, we need to take care of our black women. Honestly from the bottom of my heart, thank you so so much for everything you’ve done.”. “We’ve been planning this for four to five months. [37], In 2018, Boyega subsequently reprised his role as Finn in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, released in 2019. In an interview on Good Morning America, Boyega revealed that he had accidentally left his script in a hotel room during filming. Once Samson and Abigail were sitting down, John said, “I’d like to say thank you for everything that you’ve done. [1][2][3][4] He first rose to prominence in his native UK for his role as Moses in the sci-fi comedy film Attack the Block (2011) and later became best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

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