John Boyega in a scene from 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker'. Photo: Walt Disney Studios
British actor John Boyega has criticised the treatment of non-white characters in the latest Star Wars films, saying they were marketed as important elements in the franchise but were ultimately "pushed to the side".
In an interview published by GQ magazine on Wednesday (Sept 3), Boyega expressed bitterness over how his role as black stormtrooper Finn faded in the latter episodes of the trilogy which concluded with The Rise Of Skywalker in 2019.
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