8 Things You Didn’t Know About John Boyega

Before starring as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, John Boyega had only a few major credits to his name (Becoming Human, 24: Live Another Day, and Attack the Block), and now he has a vibrant and promising career.

But how well do you know John Boyega? We’ve gathered a list of five John Boyega facts you may not have known!

8 Things You Didn’t Know About John Boyega

1. Brought His Parents A House

Any child who has a good relationship with their parents has undoubtedly fantasized about doing something for them to compensate them for everything they have done for them as they grew up. But when John Boyega surprised his parents with a fresh new house, he was able to make that dream a reality. ^[1]

2. Lost His Script For The Rise Of The Sky Walkers

As soon as word spread that someone in the cast of The Rise of Skywalker had misplaced their script, everyone speculated on who it may have been. John Boyega afterward revealed that he was the cast member who unintentionally left his screenplay for a housekeeper to locate. ^[2]

3. Love Anime

It should come as no surprise that actors have secret interests in other film genres or TV shows, but Boyega has never concealed his love of anime. ^[3]

4. Speaks For Social Justice

In 2020, John Boyega walked to the streets of London to join the Black Lives Matter protests. He seized the microphone during the occasion and talked passionately to the audience for over five minutes. ^[4]

5. His Parents Wanted Him To Do Something Else

John’s parents had other plans for him, including carrying on his father’s heritage of spreading the gospel. His confidence and vigor in his films indicate that he would have done well in this work as well.

6. Golden Globe Award Winner

Although Boyega is no stranger to receiving prizes, he was delighted with the Golden Globe nomination. Who knows, maybe his new part in The Woman King may earn him another global award! ^[5]

7. Loves To Use Social Media

Boyega isn’t the type to add complications to his life. He invests time in communicating with his social media fans. Given the large number of followers on both platforms, it appears that Instagram and Twitter are his favorites.

8. Cat Person

He’s known his cat as his best friend for quite some time. We’ve all seen how cute these flutter companions are. His photos and videos demonstrate they’re a fantastic combination, and it’s clear he gets along well with cats.