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Furthermore, Boyega criticizes the franchise’s marketing strategy, which seemingly built hype around Finn’s importance, then marginalized him within the narrative—an inconsistency that fuels perceptions of systemic neglect or bias.
The Cultural and Industry Impact
The discussion about Boyega’s comments also touches on broader issues of racial representation in Hollywood. Boyega references the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, emphasizing how strides have been made but still face resistance. The entertainment industry, he argues, is not fully prepared to embrace Black actors as leading figures, despite examples like Boseman’s success and influence.