John Boyega is in Star Wars sequel trilogy.
John Adedayo B. Adegboyega ( born 17 March 1992 ) , known professionally as John Boyega , is an English actor and producer best known for playing Finn in the 2015 film Star Wars : The Force Awakens , the seventh film of the Star Wars series . 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 sequel trilogy . Harrison Ford , Mark Hamill , Carrie Fisher , and other main cast members from the original trilogy returned to reprise their roles and co-star alongside Daisy Ridley , John Boyega , Adam Driver , and Oscar Isaac .