Ep 108 - Finn and the Charecter that Could Have Been

‘Do not market a black character as important and then push them
aside.’ - John Boyega, GQ Magazine
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/john-boyega-interview-2020

In a recent interview, John Boyega, the actor who played Finn
expressed his frustration and anger at how the character was
treated in the Star Wars postquels. Jared Sylva and Matthew Westfox
use that interview as a jumping off point to discuss all the
potential this character had and how they weren’t realized. Could
we have had two jedi? What stories could you tell my digging deep
into the mindset of a stormtrooper who goes rogue, and how does he
inspire others? What happens when a soldier raised by the army from
birth, has to shoot at his formers compatriots who are also former
child soldiers?
Jared Sylva is a life-long Star Wars fan and a professional geek as
the Organized Play department manager for Star City Games. who
loves sharing the movies and shows he loves with his two young
children. You can reach out to Jared on Twitter @JaredSylva.
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