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At Dragon Con, John Boyega Urges Star Wars to Learn From Star Trek’s Deliberative Moments

The Finn actor praised Trek’s talk-first pacing, reaffirming himself as a 'lightsaber guy' loyal to Star Wars.

Overview

  • Speaking on a panel at Dragon Con, Boyega said Star Wars should allow more time for on-screen discussions, citing Star Trek as a model.
  • He emphasized long-standing fandom for Star Wars and said he plans to stay “on team,” signaling he is not pursuing a role in Star Trek.
  • The comments extend his ongoing critiques of sequel-era pacing and character development, with Finn’s rapid trajectory often cited as a missed opportunity.
  • Boyega has previously said he expected a darker Finn turn after The Rise of Skywalker, a direction that never materialized.
  • He has also called out racist and toxic behavior toward Black actors in Star Wars, with coverage noting recent backlash targeting Amandla Stenberg and Moses Ingram.