It’s not every day that an actor gets the chance to join and contribute to a global phenomenon that brings joy to millions of people but that day came for actor John Boyega. From simple roots in London, acting on stage in primary school, to a new star in the cinematic universe of Star Wars, his rise has been quick and well-deserved. With the world on the edge of its seat over the continuing fate of Finn the rogue Stormtrooper, let’s take a peek under that mask at the real John Boyega and the story of his incredible path to stardom and fandom alike.
John Boyega Net Worth 2018 – $2 Million
How Did John Boyega Make His Money & Wealth?
While acting in local theatre, John took a role in the 2011 film Attack the Block (alongside future Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker), which saw moderate box office success and was hailed with critical acclaim. 2011 would be a busy year, as he was cast in the TV pilot for Da Brick (though HBO ultimately did not pick up the series) and in the film Junkhearts which won the Golden St. George at the 34th Moscow International Film Festival. In 2012 he starred in a film adaptation of the Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie novel Half of a Yellow Sun set during the Nigerian Civil War, a project close to his heart, as John is of Nigerian descent. Life was about to change however, as in April 2014, the news dropped that John was cast in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first Star Wars feature film under Disney IP ownership/management and received rave reviews from critics and the adoration of millions of Star Wars fans. Now enshrined as a permanent part of the franchise’s canon, ex-Stormtrooper Finn will also appear in the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and hints have been dropped that his role in the fate of a galaxy still reeling from the Empire’s defeat will be a major one.
Some actors just aren’t content to be in front of the camera and often find themselves equally talented behind it. In 2016, John took the plunge and made his own company, which will be partnering with Legendary Entertainment to co-produce a long-awaited sequel to the monster/mech treat Pacific Rim (2013), Pacific Rim: Uprising with John in the lead role. From fighting aliens in a council estate to a galaxy far, far away to giant battling robots right here on Earth, John Boyega has done it all.
John Boyega’s Personal Life & FAQ
Is John married?
Did John go to college?
John attended South Thames College and earned a National Diploma (a further education qualification used in the United Kingdom) in the Performing Arts. He enrolled at the University of Greenwich to study for a bachelors in Film Studies & Media Writing and even though he would later have to drop out as the demands of his filming schedules for various projects weren’t compatible with university life, the university still refers to him with pride as a former student.
Has John won any awards?
What does John think about his place in the Star Wars universe?
John Boyega – Beyond Fame
Everything seems to be coming up John Boyega these days. He had a role in the psychological thriller The Circle (2017) alongside Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and Karen Gillan and is starring in Detroit (2017), a period drama set during the Detroit Riots in 1967. Though early box office numbers are still coming in, there are whispers that a walk down the Academy red carpet may well be in John’s future. As with any modern celeb, John keeps up with his fans on social media with nearly 1.2 million Twitter followers and 1.2 million Instagram followers, so that’s a lot of fan feedback! There’s no denying that despite your personal feelings on him or on Star Wars, John Boyega is a Peckham boy who took what life gave him and made good, shooting for and landing in the stars.