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After the release ofThe Force Awakensin 2015, John Boyega, the British-Nigerian actor who played Finn in the latestStar Warstrilogy, became the subject of racial abuse on social media. The abuse intensified following the release ofThe Last Jediin 2017, where Boyega’s character was given a more prominent role.
In response to the abuse,Star Warsfans rallied behind Boyega with a “We Love Finn” campaign, to show their support for the actor and his character. The campaign, which began on social media, quickly gained momentum, with fans sharing messages of love and support for Boyega and Finn.
Finn must’ve had balls bigger than a Death Star because this man without any training or sand orphan plot armor, looked my chemical Kylo in his eyes and told him to COME GET IT while wielding the youngling slayer 9000
Finn lost but he still had the spirit of a Jedi#WeLoveFinnpic.twitter.com/iPBXn6tBtW
— Okiro (@TheFirstOkiro)June 10, 2025
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Fans Want Finn To Be A Jedi
The campaign is a show of support for Boyega and a statement against racism in theStar Warsfan community. Many fans were appalled by the treatment Boyega received and were determined to make it clear that his character was an important and beloved part of theStar Warsfranchise.
Biggest mistake in the new trilogy is not making Finn a Jedihttps://t.co/d4UWkOvseu
— Align Mint (@align_orozco)June 15, 2025
Among the 17 million things wrong with the sequels, wasting Finn as a character is easily in the top 5. He shoulda been a Jedi, not comic relief. I have spoken.https://t.co/Ufte48V4cD
— ChristinaJade (@christinajade)June 02, 2025
He had the spirit because he was supposed to become a Jedi before they trashed his entire character arc after this movie.https://t.co/cn4gAhLNmj
— 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 (@ProFootballPSI)June 05, 2025
https://twitter.com/teatrodvita/status/1648193587279020032
The sequel trilogy should have followed Finn’s journey from being a stormtrooper to a Jedi
Think about it, it would have been amazing
But no they just forgot he existed after the force awakenshttps://t.co/AyVigcWKjs
— Wyldcard@bsky.social (@WyldcardArtist)August 02, 2025
The campaign managed to draw attention to the issue of racism in theStar Warsfan community, and it helped to change the narrative around Boyega and his character.
Fans even called out Disney for missing the opportunity to make Finn a Jedi hero. Fans said that the production house should have followed the character’s journey from being a stormtrooper to becoming a Jedi. However, Disney seems to have forgotten about the character afterThe Force Awakens.
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John Boyega’s Journey As A Stormtrooper
John Boyegaplayed the character of Finn in theStar Warssequel trilogy. His character is a former stormtrooper whose ideology doesn’t match with the First Order, the military organization that serves as the primary antagonistic force in the films. After leaving the First Order, Finn becomes a key member of the Resistance, a group of rebels fighting against the First Order’s oppressive rule.
The sequel trilogy depicts Boyega’s character as a courageous and loyal ally to the Resistance. His character arc serves as a powerful commentary on themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle between good and evil. Overall, he plays a complex and dynamic character, who undergoes significant personal growth throughout theStar Warssequel trilogy.
John Boyega rose to fame for his role as Moses in the 2011 science-fiction filmAttack the Block. Boyega began his acting career in theatre, performing in various productions in London’s West End. His talent and dedication to his craft have earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout his career, including a BAFTA Rising Star Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkeris available for streaming on Disney+.
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