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John Boyega Explains Why He Spoke Out Against ‘Star Wars’ Racism


John Boyega revealed exclusively to Us Weekly why he chose to address racism from certain segments of the ‘Star Wars’ fandom

The Woman King actor, 33, exclusively revealed to Us Weekly why he felt it was important to call out the racist backlash he endured following his appearance in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, explaining that he “didn’t like what I was seeing.” Fans are quickly putting together casting ideas in the wake of Marvel firing Jonathan Majors, but they can take John Boyega off their wish lists. Boyega is one of the many actors featured in Number One on the Call Sheet, a two-part documentary film on Black Hollywood that is co-produced by Foxx.

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