It's always great to play a character that goes against the grain. Finn defies what people think when they think of stormtroopers. John Boyega characterdefyfinn Change image and share on social
Normally you hear about Southeast London, and you hear about all the stuff that goes on down there, all the negative things, and the tabloids kind of stay away from all the positive things that happen that I see every day, which kind of outshines the negative. John Boyega dayhappenhear share on social
I think for me, wearing the helmet and being part of the Stormtroopers felt so strange. Like, so this is what it feels like to just be one of the many. And to look the same, and to have to do the same thing. To be under the same orders. This is what it feels like. John Boyega felthelmetorder share on social
Some people feel fulfillment from a bitter end - it gives them some sort of sense of reality. But, when you're dealing with reality, I feel like films should discover the part that is happy. John Boyega bitterdealdiscover Change image and share on social
When I was in primary school, I was given a five-line script in 'Anansi the Spider Man,' and I decided to just improv and make it my own. For a second, I felt like Kevin Hart because everyone was laughing. I just continued to do it. Why not? John Boyega anansicontinuedecide share on social
I watched season four of 'The Wire.' They have subtle performances that they do through their eyes. You could watch season four with the audio off and still understand what's happening through their eyes. John Boyega audioeyehappen share on social
Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth. John Boyega findportraytruth Change image and share on social
My friends and family are not really fixated on the specifics of 'Star Wars.' My parents don't know anything about 'Star Wars.' They've never watched a 'Star Wars' film. John Boyega familyfilmfixate Change image and share on social
I remember my manager telling me, 'Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first'. Those words were very helpful. John Boyega godhelpfulhumble Change image and share on social
