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John Boyega Vows To 'Continue To Use His Platform To Fight Injustices And Inequalities'
John Boyega has vowed to ''continue to use [his] platform to fight against the injustices and inequalities'' his community faces.The 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' star joined anti-racism protesters at Hyde Park in London...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 June 2020
John Boyega Hailed A Hero.
John Boyega has been hailed a ''hero'' by LucasFilm.The 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' star joined anti-racism protesters at Hyde Park in London on Wednesday (03.06.20), where he delivered a passionate speech in which...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 June 2020
John Boyega Breaks Down In Tears During Protest Speech: 'I Need You To Understand How Painful This Is'
John Boyega broke down in tears as he explained ''how painful'' it is to be told his ''race means nothing'' during a protest in London over the death of George Floyd.The 'Star Wars: The Rise...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 June 2020
Daisy Ridley Breaks Into The Sunday Times Young Rich List Top 50
Daisy Ridley has forced her way into the Sunday Times Young Rich List top 50 for the first time.The 28-year-old actress - who played Rey in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy - is joined in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 May 2020
John Boyega's Mum Compares Him To David Beckham After Discovering Secret Tattoo
John Boyega's mother compared him to David Beckham as she told him off for his secret chest tattoo.The 'Star Wars' actor - whose real name is John Adedyo B. Adegboyega - admitted he faced a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 May 2020
John Boyega Has Become Nostalgic Since Star Wars End
John Boyega admits that he become ''nostalgic'' since leaving the 'Star Wars' franchise.The 28-year-old actor played the role of Stormtrooper-turned-hero Finn in the sequel trilogy, which came to an end with the release of 'Episode...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2020
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker To Stream On Disney+ On May 4
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' will begin streaming on Disney+ on May 4.The conclusion of the Skywalker saga will premiere on Disney+ two months earlier than scheduled to celebrate the date that is affectionately...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 April 2020
John Boyega Thought He Was Destined To Make Movies About Spirituality
John Boyega always thought he'd make movies ''based in spirituality''.The 27-year-old actor - who is the son of pentecostal minister, Samson Adegboyega, and his wife Abigail - admitted he expected his Christian faith to have...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2020
John Boyega Grateful Not To Be A Party Animal
John Boyega is grateful he's never been a party animal.The 27-year-old actor doesn't drink alcohol because his family never did either and he thinks it's easier to become famous without habits that can jeopardise success,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 April 2020
John Boyega Wants Lasting Love
John Boyega wants to find love in the same way his parents have.The 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' star is keen to find a ''companion'' he can spend the rest of his life with,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 April 2020
John Boyega Calls On 'Star Wars' Fans To Stop Trolling The Cast
Star Wars actor John Boyega has urged fans of the movie franchise to stop harassing members of the film’s cast over social media.The 26 year old star, who played Finn in The Force Awakens and...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2018
John Boyega Could Be Joining The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Already a part of the Disney family thanks to his role in the new 'Star Wars' episodic series, John Boyega could be set to expand on his work for the company. Having made a huge...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 April 2018
John Boyega Supports Inclusion Riders
John Boyega has come out in support of the prospect of inclusion riders becoming standard practice in the film industry, saying that he thinks they’re “fantastic”.Inclusion riders have come under the spotlight in the weeks...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 March 2018
Star Wars Actors React With Derision To 'Men-only' Fan Edit Of 'The Last Jedi'
Star Wars actors John Boyega and Mark Hammill have reacted with incredulity and derision at a fan’s rather pathetic attempt to re-edit The Last Jedi with its female characters removed.An angry fan of the franchise...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 January 2018
John Boyega On How 'Star Wars' Changed His Life 'Just A Tad'
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' is set to hit theatres this weekend, and star John Boyega reflects on how his life has changed since becoming a part of such a major cinematic legacy. After all,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2017
'Detroit' Director Kathryn Bigelow Says Talking About Race Is "More Vital Than Ever"
Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow says that talking about the issue of race in America is “more vital than ever”, after headline-grabbing events in Charlottesville last weekend.The 65 year old filmmaker spoke on the eve of...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2017
John Boyega And Will Poulter Bonded In Detroit
Boyega (The Force Awakens) plays Melvin Dismukes, a quietly observant security officer, while Poulter (The Revenant) plays Philip Krauss, an abusive policeman. As non-American actors, they're able to get under the skin of these characters...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2017
John Boyega Says Carrie Fisher Gets An "Amazing Send-off" In 'The Last Jedi'
Carrie Fisher’s iconic Princess Leia is to be given an “amazing send-off” in the character’s final Star Wars film The Last Jedi, according to co-star John Boyega.The young London-born actor, who plays Finn, revealed to...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2017
John Boyega Spent 'Star Wars' Earnings On A House For His Parents
With fame and fortune comes the expectation of generosity, but for John Boyega it was a no-brainer that he would splash out his mega earnings on his very own family. Parents are literally swooning everywhere...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 July 2017
John Boyega Says Finn Is "A Big Deal" In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'
Later this year, 'Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi' will hit the big screen around the world, continuing to tell the episodic sci-fi tale that has captured the imaginations of audiences across the...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2017
John Boyega Reveals He Was Always Stopped For "Random Checks" When Flying To America
Star Wars breakout star John Boyega has revealed that he used to be stopped by American border officials for “random checks” every time he flew to the United States.The 25 year old star said that,...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 April 2017
Maika Monroe, Rj Cyler And More: Stars To Look Out For In 2017
Next year will most certainly be an important year for many stars; some actors that have already had their breakthrough roles will move on to other major projects, and other actors who haven't yet had...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 January 2017
Harrison Ford Leads 'Star Wars' Cast In Paying Tribute To Carrie Fisher
The cast of Star Wars have been paying tribute to co-star Carrie Fisher who passed away on Tuesday, four days after suffering a heart attack on a flight home from London.The 60-year-old actress was loved...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2016
Has The Title Of The Next 'Star Wars' Instalment Been Accidentally Revealed?
The title of the next Star Wars instalment, Episode VIII may have been accidentally uncovered.Website AVS Forum has been doing some detective work and found that Lucasfilm has just applied for a new trademark, which...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2016
Will Poulter Will Star In New Movie Based On The 1967 Detroit Riots
Will Poulter has landed a role in a new movie based on the 1967 Detroit riots. The 23-year-old English actor is set to star in the upcoming crime drama alongside Jack Reynor, newcomer Ben O'Toole...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2016
John Boyega Lands Starring Role In 'Pacific Rim 2'
Star Wars actor John Boyega has landed another huge role in the wake of his recent success – the lead role in the forthcoming sequel to action blockbuster Pacific Rim.Deadline reported on Monday (June 6th)...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 June 2016
Cinema, Stage And Small Screens: A Summary Of John Boyega's Upcoming Roles
John Boyega has been quite the busy actor since appearing in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Not only have we got the sequel to look forward to, but we'll also be seeing his face a...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2016
John Boyega, James Mcavoy And Ben Kingsley To Star In Bbc / Netflix 'Watership Down' Re-make
The BBC has teamed up with Netflix to announce a televisual re-make of children’s favourite 'Watership Down', which will feature an all-star cast including new Star Wars actor John Boyega, Nicholas Hoult and James McAvoy...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2016
Could Star Wars' Daisy Ridley Be The Next Lara Croft?
Fresh off making her big screen debut in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Rey, Daisy Ridley is eying a role as another heroine. The 23-year-old has confirmed there have been talks about her starring...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2016
John Boyega Dresses As 'Star Wars'' Finn To Visit Sick Children In London Hospital
Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor John Boyega really is a real-life hero. The 23-year-old British actor spent Friday (March 11th) making five-year-old super-fan Daniel Bell’s dreams come true, when he joined him in full...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 March 2016
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