In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the sci-fi fandom, John Boyega has declared he would enthusiastically reprise his role as Stormtrooper-turned-hero Finn... but not for a Star Wars project. Instead, the British actor's allegiance lies with a potential parody sequel, Spaceballs 2.
The candid admission came during a wide-ranging interview on the Jonathon Ross Show, where Boyeta was promoting his new Netflix film, They Cloned Tyrone. When conversation turned to his iconic role in the Disney-owned franchise, the actor's stance was unequivocal.
'I'm Open to Spaceballs'
'I'm a big Mel Brooks fan,' Boyega stated, explaining his surprising conditional return. 'So I would love to appear in Spaceballs 2. The catch? It has to be directed by the legendary comedy maestro himself, Mel Brooks.'
This humorous proposition highlights a stark contrast to his feelings about returning to the mainline Star Wars universe. His comments suggest a definitive full stop on his journey with Finn under the Disney and Lucasfilm banner.
The Shadow of Star Wars' 'Loose Ends'
Boyega's reluctance stems from what he perceives as mishandling of his character's arc in the sequel trilogy. He expressed frustration that Finn's compelling backstory as a defected First Order Stormtrooper was never fully explored, leaving what he describes as significant 'loose ends'.
'You can't have a man who was a Stormtrooper for 15 years and not have that affect his psychology,' he argued, pointing to a missed opportunity for deeper storytelling. This perceived lack of development has clearly left a lasting mark on the actor's willingness to return.
While Boyega has moved on to acclaimed roles in projects like Small Axe and They Cloned Tyrone, his latest comments provide a definitive and final word on his future with one of cinema's biggest franchises, while opening a hilarious and unexpected door to a galaxy of parody.
