'Star Wars', 'Watership Down'... it's a busy year for this fledgling star.
John Boyega has been quite the busy actor since appearing in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Not only have we got the sequel to look forward to, but we'll also be seeing his face a lot more often on stage and on the small screen as well as in the movies.
John Boyega has a lot on his plate
May the Fourth be with you! Though London actor Joh Boyega has a lot more on his plate than just his 'Star Wars' commitments. Here's what we know about his schedule so far:
1. Star Wars: Episode VIII - It hardly need to be said, but Boyega is back on the set of 'Star Wars' to reprise his role as reformed stormtrooper Finn for Episode Eight. Little is known about the plot of this sequel, but we do know it reunites Rey (Daisy Ridley), Poe (Oscar Isaac) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Also, Rian Johnson will take over JJ Abrams' role of director.
2. The Circle - Boyega has just finished filming on this sci-fi thriller which also stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. Directed by James Ponsoldt ('The Spectacular Now') and based on the novel by Dave Eggers, the film follows a young woman's involvement in a techonology organisation called the Circle and her subsequent romance with the mysterious Kalden (Boyega's character). The film is set to be released later this year.
3. Watership Down - Yep, this depressing, disturbing and yet gripping bunny rabbit story is getting a reboot. Boyega will lend his voice to Bigwig in an upcoming four-part BBC1 adaptation that will be aired in partnership with Netflix. Cast alongside him are Ben Kingsley, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult and Gemma Arterton.
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4. Woyzeck - Just announced is this new play that will show at London's Old Vic Theatre in March 2017. Boyega will play a killer barber in Jack Thorne's production of 'Woyzeck'; a play originally written by Georg Büchner and based on the true story of a military barber who stabbed his mistress and was sentenced to death in the 19th century.
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