US Edition'Star Wars' actor John Boyega says series was 'so White' in new documentary
- John Boyega criticized "Star Wars" fans for their negative reactions to Black actors in leading roles, stating that some fans are fine with Black characters as sidekicks but not as heroes.
- Boyega emphasized that the "Star Wars" franchise is predominantly white, highlighting its lack of diversity and saying that a Black person existing in it was something significant.
- In a documentary, Boyega expressed dissatisfaction with the franchise's treatment of diverse characters, calling for better support from Disney and stating, 'Do not bring out a Black character... And then have them pushed to the side.'
- Boyega's comments underscore ongoing diversity issues in the "Star Wars" series and the struggles faced due to racism during his time in the franchise.
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‘Star Wars’ Actor Comes After Fans, Calls The Franchise ‘The Most Whitest, Elite Space’
Actor John Boyega claims that “Star Wars” fans are prejudiced against black actors and will only tolerate them being cast in minor roles. The 33-year-old British star achieved global fame for his role as Finn in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015). Boyega made the remarks during the new Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood.” “Star Wars always had the vibe of being in the most whitest [sic], elite …
John Boyega: 'Star Wars' Fans Reject Black Heroes Because Franchise Is 'So White'
Actor John Boyega knocked the "Star Wars" franchise for being "so white" that fans could not accept a black hero, relegating them to basic friends and sidekicks. The post John Boyega: ‘Star Wars’ Fans Reject Black Heroes Because Franchise Is ‘So White’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Star Wars fans hit back after being branded 'white' and 'elitist' by John Boyega over 'racist' backlash
British actor John Boyega has criticised the Star Wars franchise for being "the whitest, elite space" in a new Apple TV+ documentary, reflecting on the racism he experienced after being cast
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DailyTruthReportStar Wars actor criticizes fandom for racism, calls the franchise ‘so elite’
Actor John Boyega is once again voicing his frustrations with the Star Wars franchise for being “so white.” The actor, who played the heroic stormtrooper-turned-Resistance fighter Finn in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, has…
Star Wars actor criticizes fandom for racism, calls franchise 'so elite'
Actor John Boyega is once again voicing his frustrations with the Star Wars franchise for being “so white.” The actor, who played the heroic stormtrooper-turned-Resistance fighter Finn in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker, has been vocal about his experiences with racism in the Star Wars universe. Boyega said Star Wars has always felt like an “elite white” space and suggested some fans felt discomfort when a black actor…
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