John Boyega Talk about his decision to speak out publicly on racism after joining the Star Wars series.
The 33-year-old Queen actor specifically US Weekly Why does he feel the racist rebound he endured after his appearance in the Star Wars sequel trilogy is important and explains that he “didn’t like what I see.”
“I just don’t like it,” Boyga told us during the premiere First place on the call sheet In Los Angeles earlier this month. “It goes against my point of view and I think, in my position, how do I have to do with my relationship. [not] In this Hollywood bubble. They are affected by these problems. So, don’t speak out in my place, that doesn’t really mean to me. ”
Boyega Power awakening2017 The Last Jedi and 2019 The Rise of Skywalker. British actor tells GQ In 2020, he was “the only actor whose Star Wars Experience is based on their race.”
Boyga said at the time: “You realize, ‘I got this opportunity, but I’m in an industry that isn’t ready for me.’ “No one else in the actors said they were going to boycott the movie because [they were in it]. No one else would have a commotion and death threat sent to their Instagram DMS and social media, saying: “Black” and “Black” and “You shouldn’t be a commando.”
Despite the challenging experience, Boyega was able to find joy in her career. He told us He met several mentors and met several mentors who helped him browse the profession and everything that followed.
“Robert Downey Jr. coached me,” Boyga said. “I would say Jamie Foxx, and he coached me,” he coached me. [Oguns]my agent. My father, Samson Boyega. There have been many people over the years, but [many of them] It happens to be good black men and women, they go to the space I don’t have to go to. Then, share their wisdom from there. ”
Boyega is one of many actors First place on the call sheetThis is a two-part documentary about Black Hollywood co-produced by Foxx. After appearing in DOC, Boyega plans to start shooting an action movie.
“Women KingI have to rest and wear a beautiful dress. Now, they are walking at some point, ‘No, John; we need you to jump out of the plane,'” Boyega explained: “I’m going to take action [film] Next. I have Attack block We’re doing a sequel. A large number of projects will be announced in the coming months. ”
First place on the call sheet It premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 28.
