John Boyega is in Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens . The direct sequel to 1983 's Return of the Jedi , The Force Awakens is the first installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy , and stars Harrison Ford , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Lupita Nyong ` o , Andy Serkis , Domhnall Gleeson , Anthony Daniels , Peter Mayhew , and Max von Sydow . Star Wars: The Last Jedi . It is the second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy , following Star Wars : The Force Awakens ( 2015 ) . It stars Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Oscar Isaac , Lupita Nyong ` o , Domhnall Gleeson , Anthony Daniels , Gwendoline Christie , and Andy Serkis in returning roles . Star Wars sequel trilogy . Star Wars : The Last Jedi is set for release on December 15 , 2017 , with Rian Johnson as screenwriter and director .