Hollywood is so fixated on keeping it that way because it's generating the buzz, but that representation isn't right. I definitely feel like it's getting better - it's not only for blacks, but for people that are of all different skin colors. It is very important that black independent films get seen. We need to start getting used to black people. They exist. And they've been around for a long time. It's amazing that people still feel, "Oh my gosh, it's a black guy."
Some people feel fulfillment from a bitter end - it gives them some sort of sense of reality. But, when you're dealing with reality, I feel like film… - John Boyega
Some people feel fulfillment from a bitter end - it gives them some sort of sense of reality. But, when you're dealing with reality, I feel like film…
- John Boyega
Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth. - John Boyega
Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth.
It's amazing that people still feel, 'Oh my gosh, it's a black guy.' We've been here for a long time; let's get used to it. Let's get used to other c… - John Boyega
It's amazing that people still feel, 'Oh my gosh, it's a black guy.' We've been here for a long time; let's get used to it. Let's get used to other c…
You have to realize that for some of these people - definitely me when I was growing up - you treat every day like it's your last, because that's the… - John Boyega
You have to realize that for some of these people - definitely me when I was growing up - you treat every day like it's your last, because that's the…
I love theatre. I think it's the home of most actors...most actors start with it. It's so enjoyable to do and to be able to see your audience. And th… - John Boyega
I love theatre. I think it's the home of most actors...most actors start with it. It's so enjoyable to do and to be able to see your audience. And th…
I like my women very green; you know, eco-friendly. - John Boyega
I like my women very green; you know, eco-friendly.
I want to see more people of different backgrounds being cast in films. I want to see people from inner cities being discovered, because that's where… - John Boyega
I want to see more people of different backgrounds being cast in films. I want to see people from inner cities being discovered, because that's where…
I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out. - John Boyega
I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out.
People watch me when I get into these characters that I have in my head, so perhaps I should try acting. So I did. - John Boyega
People watch me when I get into these characters that I have in my head, so perhaps I should try acting. So I did.
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