Oh look, it’s Finn’s triumphant return to the galaxy far, far away—or at least his phone call to Dave Filoni. At MEGACON Orlando, John Boyega casually dropped the bombshell that he’s actually spoken with Lucasfilm’s new president, leaving fans wondering if they should prepare for more Finn content or if this is just another “I’ll think about it” from an actor who’s been pretty clear about his feelings on the matter.
The moment unfolded when some enthusiastic fan shouted, “Get Dave on the phone!” and Boyega, ever the comedian, replied, “I actually have, actually.” Mic drop. Applause. Confusion. Was this a confirmation? A tease? Or just Boyega being his usual cheeky self while secretly Googling “how to delete my Star Wars memories”?
For those who need a refresher on Boyega’s relationship with the franchise, let’s just say it’s complicated—like that toxic ex you keep running into at conventions. The Attack the Block star has been refreshingly honest about his experience playing Finn, which apparently involved being “pushed to the side” after Disney marketed him as a major character. Shocking, I know. A corporation overpromising and underdelivering? In this economy?
In his now-famous GQ interview, Boyega didn’t mince words, telling Disney not to “bring out a Black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are, and then have them pushed to the side.” Brutal. Honest. And apparently effective enough that now he’s getting callbacks from the president of Lucasfilm. Timing is everything.
But wait, there’s more! In a 2025 documentary, Boyega really let loose about the whole experience, noting that Star Wars “always had the vibe of being in the most whitest, elite space.” His analysis of fans bringing up Lando and Mace Windu as diversity credentials was peak Boyega: “It’s like telling me how many cookie chips are in the cookie dough. They just scattered that in there, bro!” Savage.
And let’s not forget poor Kelly Marie Tran, who endured so much online hate as Rose that she had to delete her Instagram. Because nothing says “welcoming fandom” like racist trolls forcing an actress off social media. Twice. Progress!
So what’s next for Boyega and the galaxy? Well, there’s that mysterious Rey movie in development, which could theoretically bring back Finn. Daisy Ridley promises it’ll be “worth the wait,” which is exactly what someone says when they know fans have been waiting a long time for basically anything concrete.
The real question is whether Boyega would even want to return after everything he’s said. Is this a genuine olive branch from Lucasfilm? Damage control after years of criticism? Or is Boyega just having a laugh at our expense while we all speculate wildly about Finn’s potential comeback?
Honestly, at this point, we wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up in the next movie just to dramatically walk across the screen, look directly at the camera, and say, “I’m back, and I demand better writing this time.” Then maybe punch a stormtrooper for old times’ sake.
Until then, we’ll just be here refreshing our feeds every five minutes, waiting for the next breadcrumb from Boyega’s mouth. Because that’s what Star Wars fandom does best—obsess over every hint, every comment, every cryptic statement from actors who may or may not actually want to return to the franchise that gave them PTSD.
The Force is strong with this one. The trolling? Even stronger.
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
