John Boyega Bids Farewell to His Iconic Character from Star Wars Films
In disappointing news for ardent Star Wars fans, British-Nigerian actor John Boyega has reportedly decided not to be a part of the iconic film franchise anymore. He portrayed the role of Finn, a stormtrooper alongside Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). His last appearance as the stormtrooper was in the widely criticized Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. John Boyega Points Out Plot Holes in The Last Jedi’s Script He has also openly expressed his viewpoints on Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s script. According to reports, Boyega thought that his character was not action-driven in this particular installment. He further added that the call to separate the main characters was not a well-informed decision as it downplayed the trilogy’s standing compared to the original films. The actor reportedly stated that the dynamic between Finn, Poe, and Rey was not similar to the trio of t...