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John Boyega Says ‘Star Wars’ Is ‘So White That a Black Person Existing in It’ Is a Big Deal: Toxic Fans Are ‘Okay With Us Playing the Friend’ but We ‘Cant Touch ...

John Boyega called out “Star Wars” for being “so white” during an interview as part of the new Apple TV+ original documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood” (via ...
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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 down to the last of his savings when Star Wars changed his life forever. Boyega, 33, looked back on his career during a panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo on Saturday, ...
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John Boyega slams“ Star Wars” fans who are only okay with Black actors as 'the best friend': 'They're pandering!'

John Boyega is sick of prejudiced Star Wars fans. Still, Boyega remembers his first Star Wars film as the biggest turning point in his career. "The Force Awakens to me was a fundamental moment," he ...
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John Boyega Says“ Star Wars” Felt Like the 'Whitest, Elite Space': 'They're Okay with Us Playing the Best Friend'

John Boyega is speaking out about his experience with fans of the Star Wars franchise. The British star, 33, is one of several actors who appear in the "Black Leading Men in Hollywood" episode of the ...
Us Weekly

John Boyega Explains Why He Spoke Out Against Racist Backlash From ‘Star Wars’ Fans (Exclusive)

John Boyega is addressing his decision to publicly speak out about the racism he experienced after joining the Star Wars franchise. The Woman King actor, 33, exclusively revealed to Us Weekly why he ...
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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 the ...