Star Wars actor John Boyega compared big film franchises to “luxury jail” for stars. It’s been no secret that being Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy left quite a mark on the young star. But, in some comments during a Q+A for Small Axe (credit to CinemaBlend), Boyega expanded on what he felt like his big franchise experience was like. Other actors in these large roles have said that it can be hard to be locked into one character over that long length of time. That’s the kind of feeling that the Lucasfilm star was trying to get across with those comments. Not so much as physical prison, but not having the freedom to pursue smaller roles and even Broadway productions if the mood strikes. As time goes on, it will be interesting to see how streaming service efforts like The Mandalorian and the MCU’s television output change the commitments to these franchises over time.
