Star Wars: John Boyega has some ideas for how The Rise of Skywalker should've ended UPDATED: 2025

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John Boyega has some ideas for how The Rise of Skywalker should've ended

The Star Wars alum would’ve liked to see a stormtrooper rebellion and a “redemption” arc for Luke Skywalker.

By Devan CogganAugust 25, 2022 at 03:40 PM EDT

If you've ever wished the Star Wars sequel trilogy could've ended a little differently … you're not the only one.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens turned John Boyega into a breakout star in 2015, and his character Finn quickly became a fan favorite — a kind, curious hero who evolves from conscripted stormtrooper to Resistance leader. But as the trilogy progressed, some fans criticized Finn's on-screen arc, arguing that his character was sidelined and underutilized, especially after his promising debut in The Force Awakens. The third and final film, 2019's Rise of Skywalker, was dismally received, featuring unresolved plot points and earning some of the series' worst-ever reviews.
Boyega has spoken before about his experience in a galaxy far, far away — from the racist attacks he endured as a Black actor to how he wishes the final films would've better served Finn's story. But in a new interview with Vanity Fair, Boyega opened up about some of the specific themes and ideas he wishes the trilogy would've explored — some focusing on Finn, some on other familiar characters.

"To a certain extent, there should have been a stormtrooper rebellion," Boyega told Vanity Fair. "And then to flesh out Luke's character a bit more. Give him more moments of redemption, which I feel like was needed after VIII [The Last Jedi]."

John Boyega as Finn in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'

| CREDIT: JONATHAN OLLEY/© 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.
Boyega also said that he would've liked the sequel trilogy to spend more time with original characters, so that they could properly pass the torch to new cast members like himself, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, and Kelly Marie Tran. "I feel like Star Wars fans needed more time with those characters that we love so much," he added.
The actor will next appear in the dramatic thriller Breaking, and he reiterated that he has no plans to return to the Star Wars galaxy and reprise his role as Finn. Still, he says he's "forever going to be a fan of this franchise," explaining that he's been watching shows like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. And if costars like Ridley or Isaac were to return for new films, he says he'd be the first in line to buy a ticket.

But as for Finn's story? "I'm good on that," he says.

John Boyega has some ideas on how 'The Rise of Skywalker' should've ended

'Star Wars' alum John Boyega has some ideas about how 'Rise of Skywalker' and the sequel trilogy should've ended, from a stormtrooper rebellion to a 'redemption' arc for Luke Skywalker.

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John Boyega On ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy If He Had Been A Producer: “You Would Have Had A Whole Completely Different Thing”

John Boyega is offering his thoughts on what would have been different in the Star Wars trilogy sequel if he had been a producer from the start.

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John Boyega On ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy If He Had Been A Producer: “You Would Have Had A Whole Completely Different Thing”​

By Armando Tinoco

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John Boyega in 'Star Wars'Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Lucasfilm / courtesy Everett Collection
John Boyega is offering his thoughts on what would have been different in the Star Wars trilogy sequel if he had been a producer from the start.


The actor played the role of Finn in the sequel trilogy, starting with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. During an appearance at Florida Supercon 2025, he shared his vision for the trio of films.

“If I was a producer on Star Wars from the beginning,” Boyega said at the convention, according to Popverse. “You would have had a whole completely different thing.”



Boyega said that he would not have gotten “rid of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, all these people. We’re not doing that,” adding, “The first thing we’re going to do is fulfill their story, fulfill their legacy. We’re going to make a good moment of handing on the baton.”






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The actor also noted that the new characters would not “just grab stuff and know what to do with it. No. You’ve got to struggle like every other character in this franchise. I’d do that.”



Boyega said he would look to the Old Republic stories “and see what we can add to the continuation of that.”

“I would definitely want to see Force Unleashed stories in there,” he continued. “I would try to expand the Star Wars universe as much as possible while respecting the lore. If we’re expanding the lore, we have to do it in within the respective boundaries that stay true.”

Boyega added, “But Luke Skywalker wouldn’t be disappearing on a rock. Hell no. Standing there and he’s, like, a projector? I would want to give those characters way more way more.”

 

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Every living soul knows the trajectory was for him and Rey to be a couple but The Mouse and George whimped the fuck out.

Forced that asian chick in there and everything went to shit.