John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet with J.J. Abrams about 'Star Wars' — and got the part

02/15/2025, 6:49 AM
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John Boyega spent $43 of his last $60 to meet with J.J. Abrams about 'Star Wars' — and got the part

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John Boyega said he had just $60 to his name when J.J. Abrams asked him to discuss "Star Wars." He spent spent $43 traveling to meet the filmmaker, and cast Boyega in "Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens."

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