Where to Look for John Boyega: From Becoming Human to Star Wars and Future Projects – Anglophenia

John Boyega has had a number of standout roles, with joiningStar Wars back in 2015 leading to his international breakthrough. Boyega portrayed the beloved Finn in the sci-fi trilogy, made-up of Episode VII, VIII and IX.

While its such an accomplishment to be part of this acclaimed franchise, Boyega is ready to move on, as he casually made clear in an Insta post.

Even though his run as Finn may be over, theres plenty more of Boyega to look for:

1. Becoming Human

At first glance, Becoming Human seems like a typical teen comedy, set at a high school. But, nope, some of these teens have supernatural powers. The story revolves around a vampire, a ghost and a werewolf, all in teen form, who work together to solve a mystery. Boyega steps in as Danny, an actual human teen, who is a bully. Oh no.

2. Attack the Block

Attack the Block, which has become sort of a sci-fi classic, is set in South London. A group of teens defend their neighborhood when invaded by aliens. In addition to Boyega, you can look for Doctor Whos Jodie Whittaker and Shaun of the Deads Nick Frost.

3. 24: Live Another Day

Remember when the TV series 24 landed in London? Well, Boyega was there awaiting their arrival and ready to join the crew as a computer tech. In 24: Live Another Day, we see Kiefer Sutherland reprise his role as Jack Bauer, picking up four years after the original series concluded. Bauer is once again a fugitive, and this time around hes gone international.

4. Major Lazer

Major Lazer is also an action series, but an animated one. Its so intense and life-like, we almost forget the characters are drawn. Set in the future, Major Lazer (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) is a Jamaican superhero who fights to protect society from dystopian forces. Boyega takes on the role of Blkmrkt, a whiz-kid hacker.

5. The Circle

In 2017s The Circle, Boyega teams up with Emma Watson. Watson plays a young woman who gets a dream job at a tech company. But, dream jobs can sometimes turn into nightmares. Boyega plays a friend and confidant to Watsons character, who is struggling with unsettling information shes come across.

6. Pacific Rim: Uprising

In 2018, Boyega joined another sci-fi flick (were seeing a pattern here), Pacific Rim: Uprising. He takes on the role of Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba), who we met in the original film. Jake leads a group of Jaeger pilots in fighting against an alien threat.

7. Small Axe

Switching gears, aka not sci-fi, Boyega has signed on to star in the forthcoming miniseries Small Axe, based on real life experiences. The series centers on Londons West Indian community and the social strife that transpired between 1969 and 1982. We can look for Boyega in episode four, but his characters name and description have yet to be announced.

8. Naked Singularity

Also forthcoming, Boyega will take the lead in 2020s Naked Singularity. He portrays a public defender with a stellar track record, who has never lost a trial. Until he does. While that doesnt necessarily dictate the rest of ones career, his life begins to spiral. The movie is based on Sergio De La Pavas 2008 novel.

9. Rebel Ridge

Boyegas above tweet gives us an idea of what to expect for his role in Rebel Ridge that he needs to get buff. This action-drama is in pre-production, yet to receive a release date. Its described as a high-velocity thriller that explores systemic American injustices through bone-breaking action sequences, suspense and dark humor. Thats a lot, and we cant wait.

10. Borderland

And, finally, Boyegas latest project to be announced is Borderland. He will be teaming up with The Theory of Everything and Rogue One actress Felicity Jones. The story centers on an IRA member, whose wife is murdered. As he searches for her murderer, the killer is also looking for him. Its not clear what role Boyega will be playing but, we are intrigued.

Are you going to have a John Boyega marathon this weekend?

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