Could John Boyega Be Returning to the Star Wars Franchise?
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Los Angeles, March 24 (NationPress) English actor John Boyega has hinted at a possible comeback in the Star Wars universe. He has reportedly engaged in discussions with Lucasfilm regarding his return to the iconic franchise.
The 34-year-old actor, known for his role as Finn in the sci-fi saga's sequel trilogy, which includes ‘The Rise of Skywalker, ‘The Force Awakens’, and ‘The Last Jedi’, may soon be seen reprising his character in a galaxy far, far away, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.
During a panel at MEGACON Orlando, Boyega was questioned about the possibility of returning for future Star Wars projects. A fan jokingly suggested, “Get Dave Filoni (Lucasfilm president) on the phone,” to which Boyega replied, “I actually have, actually,” indicating that conversations have already taken place.
Fans of Star Wars won't have to wait long for the next film, as The Mandalorian featuring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White is set to premiere on May 22, 2026.
This upcoming film will mark the first Star Wars movie since the release of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ in 2019. Last year, Boyega expressed that he would have approached the Star Wars sequels differently if he had been in charge. He shared at Florida Supercon 2025, “If I was a producer on Star Wars from the beginning, you would have had a whole completely different thing. It would be mad. First of all, we’re not getting rid of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, all these people. We're not doing that. The first thing we're going to do is fulfil their story, fulfil their legacy. We're going to make a good moment of handing on the baton.”
John Boyega would have drawn inspiration from the Star Wars online video games, The Old Republic and Force Unleashed, to broaden the cinematic universe.