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John Boyega Says He’s Talked With Lucasfilm Chief Dave Filoni About Finn

Filoni’s new leadership signals a chance to revisit sidelined sequel‑era arcs.

Overview

  • Boyega, asked about reprising Finn at MEGACON Orlando, said he has already spoken with Dave Filoni about the character.
  • No details of the talks or any project have been announced.
  • Filoni became Lucasfilm’s president and chief creative officer in January 2026, sharing leadership with longtime executive Lynwen Brennan.
  • Boyega has criticized the sequels for sidelining Finn and other characters of color after facing racist harassment from parts of the fan base.
  • Variety and GamesRadar emphasize only the confirmed contact, while fan sites float a Rey movie or a Simon Kinberg post‑Episode IX trilogy as unconfirmed options.