John Boyega never had an easy time of it being in Star Wars. From day one, when the first trailer for The Force Awakens dropped and we saw him as the face of a Black stormtrooper. All the racist Star Wars fans climbed out of their holes to protest, and from there, Boyega had to carry the weight of not just being a new character in one of the most revered franchises of all-time; he also had to carry a racial aspect distinct from his fellow cast-members. In a new interview with British GQ, Boyega reflects on his …

from News – Collider https://ift.tt/3lE7pUV