Who plays Finn in the Star Wars film franchise?
John Boyega plays Finn in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. His performance in The Force Awakens won the BAFTA Rising Star Award and earned him a Saturn Award nomination.
Questions about Finn (Star Wars)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When was Finn first introduced in the Star Wars franchise?
Finn was first introduced in 2015 in The Force Awakens as a First Order stormtrooper designated FN-2187. He is shown as a soldier disturbed by his unit's cruelty during his first combat mission.
What does Finn's stormtrooper designation FN-2187 reference?
Finn's designation FN-2187 references Princess Leia's cell number in the original 1977 Star Wars film. It also nods to Arthur Lipsett's 1963 short film 21-87.
Why does Finn defect from the First Order in The Force Awakens?
Finn defects because he is disturbed by the First Order's cruelty during his first combat mission on the planet Jakku. He frees the captured Resistance pilot Poe Dameron and flees with him.
Where does Finn first meet Rey in The Force Awakens?
Finn first meets Rey in the desert on the planet Jakku after wandering there alone following a crash. She is a scavenger traveling with the droid BB-8 at the time.
How did John Boyega respond to racist backlash over Finn's casting?
John Boyega responded to the backlash by saying, 'I'm not going to lose sleep over people.' After the first trailer premiered, he told critics, 'To whom it may concern... Get used to it.' He also said he was 'proud of' his heritage when some fans called to boycott the film.