For many Star Wars fans, Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow's version of what would become Rise of Skywalker reeks of missed opportunity. Well, apparently this is very much an opinion that is shared by star John Boyega, who has now opened up about the much more satisfying story for his character, Finn.
"I think Colin Trevorrow was going to tell that story. That image of Finn with the blue flag, and you have the At-ATs lined up with tribal marks, and the stormtroopers take off their helmets. That would have been sick! That would have been dope, man, hands down. I felt it was important for me to talk about a truth that is embarrassing to talk about. We all know that what makes roles so lucrative [are] the moments you give them. If Captain America isn't given the scenes to boost his representation, and to make him enjoyable for you guys,...
"I think Colin Trevorrow was going to tell that story. That image of Finn with the blue flag, and you have the At-ATs lined up with tribal marks, and the stormtroopers take off their helmets. That would have been sick! That would have been dope, man, hands down. I felt it was important for me to talk about a truth that is embarrassing to talk about. We all know that what makes roles so lucrative [are] the moments you give them. If Captain America isn't given the scenes to boost his representation, and to make him enjoyable for you guys,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Jon Fuge
- MovieWeb
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