John Boyega Reveals A Minimize Star Wars Scene That Confirmed Finn As A Jedi

At a current panel at a C2E2 occasion in Chicago, John Boyega shed some additional gentle on what the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy virtually did together with his character Finn. Most followers have already heard that director J.J. Abrams meant to disclose that Finn was force-sensitive, however Boyega supplied up a little bit extra data about what that second would’ve appeared like. Finn was presupposed to have this massive reveal when he was sinking into quicksand on the desert planet of Pasaana. Within the completed reduce, Finn yells “Rey, I by no means advised you…” however then will get sucked beneath the sand. He is later rescued, however by no means explains what he was going to say. However as Boyega put it:

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“I imply, I did attempt to inform Rey earlier than I went down. There was a pair takes the place I simply stated it, ‘[shouts] I am a Jedi.’ There was a pair, nevertheless it was good to tease it. I wished to say it once they’re happening into the quicksand.”

Sadly, Finn is rarely explicitly confirmed to have Jedi potential within the sequel trilogy, which was disappointing contemplating that probably the most memorable photos from the advertising and marketing of “The Power Awakens” featured Finn holding a lightsaber. It did not assist that Abrams’ preliminary clarification for what Finn was saying was met with skepticism from followers; many believed he was backpedaling after the backlash to the unique interpretation of the quicksand scene, which was that Finn was about to say one thing romantic to Rey. 

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Casting additional fan doubt on Abrams’ interview reveal is that this does not look like the form of secret Finn could be so shy about it. His love for a buddy is the form of factor one may need to instantly confess of their last moments; “I am a Jedi,” in the meantime, is much less of a weak secret and extra of a cool brag. But when Boyega himself is confirming that this was what Finn was attempting to say, that ought to just about settle the matter. 

Though Boyega has typically expressed disappointment with how Finn’s storyline performed out within the trilogy, it looks as if he locations many of the blame for this on “The Final Jedi,” the one film within the trilogy not directed by Abrams. Boyega defined, “‘Rise of Skywalker,’ I had an excellent time. However I knew due to the construction change from ‘The Final Jedi,’ it was actually powerful on J.J. to return again and tie all the pieces collectively.” He later added: 

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“I used to be simply supportive of no matter J.J. wished to do, being as we had a lot historical past from ‘The Power Awakens.’ And among the narrative about Finn that was established in ‘The Power Awakens’ had been picked again up by J.J. in ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ And it is laborious to do it. It is laborious to ascertain Rey after which set up one other Jedi. You must break up issues up with the time that you simply’re given. However I admire the little issues that J.J. was doing in there.”

The intense aspect for Boyega is that there are nonetheless limitless prospects for Finn’s character. He is nonetheless alive, in spite of everything, and in contrast to the prequel characters, we do not know a lot about what occurs to him later in life. Finn could have been caught yelling after Rey for many of the third film, however for the remainder of his life he can do no matter he desires. As Boyega concluded, “I admire J.J. for placing these Easter eggs in there and attempting to increase. So, if there may be ever a revisit of Finn, there may be stuff to play with.”

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