Details Revealed for John Boyega's STAR WARS Character

By: Jul. 21, 2014
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Today, STAR WARS director J.J. Abrams revealed a first look at the X Wing Star fighter from the highly anticipated next installment of the franchise. (Read story in full here!) Now, Badass Digest shares details about the character that actor John Boyega will portray in the film.

According to the site, Boyega will play a Storm Trooper who deserts his post while teaming up with Daisy Ridley's character, reportedly after discovering the severed hand of Luke Skywalker. In addition, the site reveals that the desert planet which has been revealed in recent behind-the-scenes footage and photos, is not Tatooine, but rather another desert planet.

Set to hit theaters on December 18, 2015, Star Wars Episode VII will star Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke and Pip Anderson.



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