John Boyega: the story on HearLore

Attack The Block Success

Boyega appeared in Six Parties at the National Theatre before landing a role in Attack the Block. Screen International chose him as one of the UK Stars of Tomorrow in September 2011. He played Moses, a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film released that same year. Critics and audiences acclaimed both the movie and his performance. In March 2012, he was cast in Half of a Yellow Sun based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's book. HBO announced in September 2011 that he had been cast in Da Brick, a boxing drama pilot written by John Ridley. That pilot never got picked up by the network. He also starred as Jamal in Junkhearts during 2011. His work earned him multiple awards including the British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Empire Magazine named him Best Male Newcomer for the same role. The London Film Critics Circle honored him as Young British Performer of Year. These accolades established him as a leading talent within British cinema circles.

When and where was John Boyega born?

John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega arrived in the Camberwell district of London on the 17th of March 1992. He grew up in Peckham with parents Abigail and Samson Adegboyega.

What role did John Boyega play in Attack the Block?

John Boyega played Moses, a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film released that same year. Critics and audiences acclaimed both the movie and his performance.

Which Star Wars films featured John Boyega as Finn?

John Boyega portrayed a stormtrooper who leaves the First Order after witnessing their cruelty in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The film released on the 18th of December 2015 to critical acclaim.

How many awards did John Boyega win for Red White and Blue?

In 2020, Boyega won a Golden Globe Award for portraying Leroy Logan in Red White and Blue. BAFTA Television Awards awarded him Best Actor for the same performance while Satellite Awards recognized him as Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film.

When was UpperRoom Entertainment Limited formed by John Boyega?

Boyega formed UpperRoom Entertainment Limited in January 2016. His production company co-produced Pacific Rim Uprising alongside Legendary Entertainment in 2018.

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