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Young Hollywood thespian John Boyega has reveal that it was a witting effort on his part to take projects outside of hisStar Warsrecurring role to prove his act versatility and range . The British player made a with child splash in the entertainment diligence as one of the new characters in the current sequel saga of the space opera as Finn in J.J. Abrams’Star Wars : Episodes VII - The Force Awakens , alongside Daisy Ridley , Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver . And instead of riding the tidal waving of identification and sudden renown that came with him ill-use into the wandflower far , far away , the 25 - yr - old decided to keep himself busy by taking on varied role before the grind for the next installment of the massive enfranchisement went into the production .
During his down metre between finishing the output and press activitiesThe Force Awakensand shooting for the upcomingStar Wars : Episode VII - The Last Jedi , Boyega take on several other gigs including a pivotal part in the political period of time movieDetroitby Kathryn Bigelow and a part in James Ponsoldt ’s techno - thriller , The Circlealongside Emma Watson and Tom Hanks . He also returned to his theater roots earlier this year by performing the nominal function forWoyzeckat Old Vic Theater in London .
speak withTHR , Boyega explained his decision to keep seek acting opportunities in other projects dissimilar from his presently resort one inStar warfare :
" I sleep with I wanted to put to work between the [ Star Wars ] plastic film because I sympathise most of the universe would probably be enclose to me through Star Wars , and not all of them would go back to see my former employment , so there was obviously something to prove , in terms of versatility and the other stuff I could do . "
If anything , Boyega ’s plan of attack to show business organisation reflects his overall mindset when it fare to taking his slyness earnestly . The young player has alsofamously approachedRobert Downey Jr. for advice regarding on how to stay grounded and focused in Hollywood despite all the temptation and power that comes with fame as some sort of mental preparation before his breakout function inThe Force Awakens .
In a few month , after having two film and a stage gambling under his belt so far this year , Boyega will be back on the big screen as former stormtrooper turn exemption fighter , Finn , in the next installment of the Star Wars saga - this prison term , he has previously reveal that his character is now truly a"big deal"in the Resistance . The Last Jedi , which is direct and written by Rian Johnson is the second installation in subsequence trilogy , will also mark the return of Luke Skywalker into the thick of things after his self - bring down exile .
Even with hisStar Warsgig still far from over , Boyega has already lined up his next career move , boarding the sci - fi monster motion-picture show , Pacific Rim : Uprising- a sequel to Guillermo del Toro ’s 2013 project , Pacific Rim . But aside from just joining the roll , the British player will also get producer ’s credit which is a sign that he is also look to diversify his Hollywood career beyond acting .
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root : THR
