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John Boyega had less than $20 in his bank account when he landed a role in ‘Star Wars'
When Abrams insisted that he needed to see Boyega to "talk about something important," the young actor agreed to make the ...
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John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet up with J.J. Abrams — and then landed Star Wars: 'Very surreal'
John Boyega took a big gamble on J.J. Abrams' Star Wars reboot — and thankfully, it paid off. The British actor, whose life changed when he landed the part of rogue stormtrooper Finn in Star ...
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John Boyega Says His Funds Were Low Before Star Wars Role
John Boyega spoke at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo over the weekend and shared how he snagged the role of Finn. John Boyega is now a solidified actor due to his various stage, television ...
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John Boyega Only Had £45 in the Bank When Director J.J. Abrams Told Him He Won Star Wars Role
John Boyega was a nearly unknown actor when he, Adam Driver and Daisy Ridley were cast in lead roles for 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Barry Brecheisen/WireImage John Boyega was down to ...
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John Boyega had less than $20 in his bank account when he landed a role in ‘Star Wars'
John Boyega nearly went broke in his quest to land a life-changing "Star Wars" role. The 33-year-old, who played the stormtrooper Finn in the trilogy of blockbusters, revealed this week that he ...
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John Boyega Shares The TV Genre He Wants To Be Part Of
Boyega is a British actor known for his charisma and powerful presence. He has starred in different films, from science fiction to drama and action movies. However, he becomes a h ...