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John Boyega Assumed Finn Would Become a Jedi in ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy and Rey Would ‘Turn Against’ Him Like ‘Obi-Wan and Darth Vader’
During an appearance at Fan Expo Boston ( via Screen Rant ), Boyega, who played Stormtrooper turned Rebel soldier Finn in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, said he expected his character to become a Jedi alongside Rey after “The Force Awakens.” He also thought they were destined to become enemies after they both mastered the Force.
John Boyega 'Assumed' He Knew Where Rey And Finn's Story Was Going After The Force Awakens. Turns Out, He Had No Idea
Throughout the trilogy it was hinted a number of times that Finn could use The Force. He took to a lightsaber quickly, and could sense where Rey was. But he never actually got trained, with Daisy Ridley's Rey being the main hero and next Jedi of the franchise. And she and Finn never turned against each other the way that Boyega assumed they would.
Star Wars actor John Boyega thought Finn and Rey "would turn against each other" after The Force Awakens, just like "Obi-Wan and Darth Vader"
Anakin Skywalker, meanwhile, was trained by Obi-Wan in the hopes of bringing balance to the Force. However, after aligning himself with the dark side, Anakin went against his master to become Darth Vader. Finn's Force-sensitivity, coupled with his past ties to the First Order, could well have seen him go against Rey in the same way.
John Boyega thought his Star Wars trilogy was going to have "dual Jedis"
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John Boyega Once Thought Finn and Rey Would Become STAR WARS Rivals Like Obi-Wan and Darth Vader
The Star Wars sequel trilogy could have taken a far more dramatic turn than what we got, at least in John Boyega ’s mind. The actor recently revealed that after reading the Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens script,
John Boyega Expected Finn & Rey’s Star Wars Arc To Go in Controversial Direction
John Boyega reveals how he thought Finn and Rey’s arc was going to progress in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. During an appearance at Fan Expo Boston (via Screen Rant), the actor talked about his experiences in the galaxy far,
Star Wars: John Boyega’s Sequel Trilogy Pitch Is Better Than What We Got
One person who has an idea, and whose idea carries a little more weight since he was involved in the films, is John Boyega. Speaking at Fan Expo Boston, Boyega shared his disappointment with the sequel trilogy and what he had hoped would be the story for his character Finn.
John Boyega thought that his character would be one of the leads of the new Star Wars Era
John Boyega opens up about his role in the Star Wars universe, where he believed he would have a bigger part than what he received.
Star Wars Actor John Boyega Expected 'Obi-Wan and Darth Vader' Arc for Rey and Finn, and the Allies to 'Turn Against Each Other'
Star Wars' John Boyega has said he expected a more dramatic relationship to develop between his character Finn and Daisy Ridley's Rey throughout the saga's sequel trilogy — rather than the simple friendship viewers got instead.
John Boyega's Alternate Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Story Revealed
Finn actor John Boyega revealed what he originally thought Finn's Star Wars story was going to be, and it's so much better than the sequel trilogy.
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John Boyega is not a fan of “Star Wars”' Rey and Kylo Ren coupling ...

Look away, Reylo fans! John Boyega has made his stance on the controversial Star Wars pairing of Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver 's Rey and Kylo Ren clear, and it's safe to say he's not a fan.
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Where Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and the New Cast of 'Star Wars: Episode ...

Boyega started acting in 2011 with the show "Becoming Human," but caught on quickly and is currently filming "24: Live Another Day" in addition to "Star Wars." Not bad for a 22 year old. Daisy ...