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John Boyega Says He's Spoken to Lucasfilm Head Dave Filoni About Reprising 'Star Wars' Role
Boyega called out the mistreatment of Black 'Star Wars' characters in 2020.

John Boyega Was Down to His Last £45 When J.J. Abrams Told Him He Landed 'Star Wars' Role
The actor would go on to appear in three 'Star Wars' films from 2015 to 2019.

Damson Idris Addresses Fan Claiming He Passed on 'Black Panther' Role
The actor's response also suggested he passed on an Eddie Murphy biopic, too.

John Boyega to Lead ‘The Book of Eli’ Prequel Series
Boyega will play a younger version of Eli, originated by Denzel Washington in the 2010 post-apocalyptic film.

See What Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Bieber, and More Wore for Halloween 2023
Check out a roundup of this year's celebrity costumes, including Kourtney Kardashian as Kim Kardashian and North West as Kanye's 'Graduation' bear mascot.

Converse Enlists UK Graffiti Artist Navinder Nagla For Latest ‘City Tees’ Initiative
For its latest partnership, Converse has teamed up with Northamptonshire-born graffiti artist and stylist Navinder Nagla to tag up a new series of City Tees.

Netflix Previews 2023 Slate of Movies in Trailer Soundtracked by Lil Nas X
Netflix has a slew of movies set to be rolled out over the next 12 months, including Sam Esmail’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ with Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke.

John Boyega Explains Why He's Not Interested in Doing a Marvel Movie
In a new interview with 'Men's Health,' John Boyega detailed why he doesn't see himself taking part in any Marvel offerings in the near future.

Here’s What Went Down At The Create Next Film Project Premiere With Converse & John Boyega
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“We Can Conquer The World”: John Boyega On Mentoring The Next Gen Of Black Filmmakers With Converse
Complex caught up with John Boyega, the A-list Hollywood actor from SE London, at a mentoring session held as part of the ‘Create Next Film Project’ he is...

Actor John Boyega Is a Force in Fashion With His H&M Collection
Actor John Boyega and H&M collaborate to release Edition by John Boyega, a sustainable menswear collection. Items include outerwear and more.

John Boyega Joins Forces With Converse To Inspire The Next Generation Of Black British Filmmakers
Converse and silver-screen star John Boyega have linked up for the Create Next Film Project—a new initiative that aims to nurture a new wave of rising Black...

John Boyega Wants Regé-Jean Page or Jonathan Majors to Play Superman in Reboot
John Boyega supports 'Bridgerton' star Regé-Jean Page and 'Lovecraft Country's' Jonathan Majors as candidates for the forthcoming 'Superman' reboot.

John Boyega Applauds Marvel for ‘Elevation’ of Diverse Characters
John Boyega appeared on NPR’s 'Fresh Air' this week and gave credit to Marvel Studios for elevating Black characters like Anthony Mackie's Falcon.

'Attack The Block' Sequel Will See John Boyega Return
The 2011 sci-fi cult classic was a surprise hit, scooping the Audience Award at both SXSW and Los Angeles film festivals—and its stock has only risen since.

Director Steve McQueen’s New Collection of Films Premieres on Prime Video
Academy Award Winner Steve McQueen creates a collection of five powerful films that explore discrimination and racism among West Indian immigrants in England.

John Boyega Reflects on His Father Being Stopped by Police on Way Home From Church
Boyega's father, a minister, was stopped by police when the 'Small Axe' star was a child. In a new interview, he reflects on this and much more.

John Boyega Says He Spoke With Disney About Handling of POC Characters in 'Star Wars'
John Boyega reveals Disney reached out to him to have a “very honest, a very transparent conversation” about the way his character Finn was used.