John Boyega Critiques 'Star Wars' for Its Elite, All-White Space Culture

Actor John Boyega critiques the racism embedded in the Star Wars universe. In the Apple TV+ documentary “Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood,” he shares his experiences as Finn, facing backlash for being a Black lead. Boyega emphasizes that while fans accept Black sidekicks, they resist Black heroes, stating, "It’s just a bit too much!" He also discusses Disney's mismanagement of his character compared to others, highlighting a pattern of sidelining Black characters.