Discover the career path of John Boyega, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
John Boyega is a British actor and producer who gained initial recognition in the UK for his role in 'Attack the Block' (2011). His international breakthrough came with his portrayal of Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy ('The Force Awakens,' 'The Last Jedi,' and 'The Rise of Skywalker'). He has received accolades such as the BAFTA Rising Star Award (2016) and the Trophée Chopard (2016 Cannes Film Festival).
In September 2011, John Boyega was cast in the HBO boxing drama pilot "Da Brick", loosely based on Mike Tyson's life, but the pilot was not picked up.
In 2011, John Boyega gained prominence in Britain for his role as a teenage gang leader in the film "Attack the Block".
In March 2012, John Boyega was cast in the film adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's book "Half of a Yellow Sun".
On April 29, 2014, John Boyega was confirmed as a major character in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", playing Finn.
On December 18, 2015, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was released, featuring John Boyega as Finn. His performance was acclaimed.
In 2015, John Boyega had his international breakthrough playing Finn in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
In January 2016, John Boyega formed his own production company, UpperRoom Entertainment Limited.
In 2017, John Boyega continued his role as Finn in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
In November 2018, it was announced that John Boyega would star with Letitia Wright in a novel adaption of Hold Back the Stars.
In 2018, John Boyega became a patron of the Los Angeles branch of the Identity School of Acting.
In 2018, John Boyega co-produced and starred in "Pacific Rim: Uprising", the sequel to the 2013 movie Pacific Rim.
In 2019, John Boyega concluded his role as Finn in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker".
In 2019, John Boyega reprised his role as Finn in "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". He also revealed he had inadvertently left his script in a hotel room during filming.
In 2019, John Boyega teased his new collaboration with Writer/Director Sebastian Thiel, developing a series based on their childhood experiences.
In 2020, John Boyega portrayed Leroy Logan in "Red, White and Blue", part of the Small Axe series.
In May 2021, it was announced that John Boyega would reteam with Joe Cornish in a sequel for Attack the Block.
In 2022, John Boyega starred in Abi Damaris Corbin's Breaking, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Gina Prince-Bythewood's The Woman King.
In 2022, John Boyega starred in the historical action film "The Woman King".
In 2023, John Boyega starred in the mystery film "They Cloned Tyrone".
In October 2024, it was announced that John Boyega is set to star as American singer Otis Redding, opposite Danielle Deadwyler as his wife, Zelma, in an upcoming biographical film titled Otis and Zelma.
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