John Boyega will be swapping Peckham for Hollywood again, as it has been announced that he has joined the ‘Pacific Rim’ franchise.
He’s set to star in the lead role, playing the son of the protagonist from the original movie, who was played by none other than Idris Elba. Boyega will also act as the film’s producer, while Steven S DeKnight will be taking the directing reigns from Guillermo del Toro.
Unfortunately in the first film, Idris Elba’s character *SPOILERS* died, so it’s unlikely that the two will appear on screen together. However fans of the two actors can cross their fingers that they will unite somehow in a flashback scene.
John Boyega has shot to new levels of Hollywood stardom since his appearance in the latest installment of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, and things don’t seem like calming down anytime soon for the South Londoner.
While you’re here, check out his hilarious music video debut alongside Roll Safe right here.
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