“Star Wars” actor John Boyega gave an impassioned speech at a Black Lives Matter rally in London on Wednesday, telling a crowd through tears that black lives “have always been important.” Boyega, who played Finn in the last three “Star Wars” movies, said near the end of his speech, “I don’t know if I’ll have a career after this,” but that he was speaking from his heart.
But A-list directors soon reached out on social media to say they supported the British actor.
As the video started to go viral, Matthew A. Cheery, the Oscar-winning director of “Hair Love,” offered his support and tweeted, “I would work with John Boyega and I urge other Non-Black creators to affirm that they have his back as well.”
Based on the myriad of creators and filmmakers who responded, Boyega’s career will be absolutely fine.
“Get Out” director Jordan Peele tweeted,...
But A-list directors soon reached out on social media to say they supported the British actor.
As the video started to go viral, Matthew A. Cheery, the Oscar-winning director of “Hair Love,” offered his support and tweeted, “I would work with John Boyega and I urge other Non-Black creators to affirm that they have his back as well.”
Based on the myriad of creators and filmmakers who responded, Boyega’s career will be absolutely fine.
“Get Out” director Jordan Peele tweeted,...
- 6/4/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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