Star Wars: THE END OF AN ERA
FINN
John Boyega
The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and now The Rise of Skywalker feature the new generation. How does it feel to have that progressive responsibility on your shoulders?
In The Last Jedi the characters were split apart and going through their own individual issues in a way. But then this one wraps it up in a nice, red, bow because when you go back to The Force Awakens you realise everything has led to this moment. It felt nice to stand there with Daisy [Ridley] and Oscar [Isaac] on this one, representing the three main characters in this story. It’s a blessing and an honour.
What was the toughest sequence you did for The Rise of Skywalker?
The horseback riding. It’s not tough, but just knowing if it goes wrong — it goes wrong. They are just horses and they don’t believe in money – they’re not here being well behaved because they’re getting paid. But we had a great stunt team and our stunt coordinator was always on us and making sure we were safe and trained us very well.
Tell us about Finn’s look in this film.
The gauntlets are something new – I haven’t seen those before – much more of a waistcoat situation. I know Han has his but Finn’s is different because obviously time’s gone by and it’s a new style. Finn’s actually doing colour coordination, which is something quite interesting – with the blue and brown pants and the brown waistcoat – it’s dope.
He’s got a new hairstyle, too.
Yes, Finn must have gone to the Resistance beauty camp. He’s got a few clothes
