- Actor John Boyega has criticised Star Wars for its predominantly white environment and the racist backlash he faced after being cast.
- Boyega described the franchise as the "whitest, elite space".
- While Black actors like Billy Dee Williams and Samuel L. Jackson have had roles, their presence felt more like tokenism than substantial representation, he said.
- Boyega acknowledged Star Wars as a pivotal moment in his career but called out the racist abuse he and co-star Kelly Marie Tran endured due to their inclusion.
- He has previously criticised Disney for sidelining Black characters after initially promoting them as important figures.
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