Star Wars actor John Boyega reveals how Tom Cruise helped get him cast as Finn in Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

Such was the case with John Boyega, who was handed the chance of a lifetime when he landed the role of Finn, aka FN-2187, in 2015's "Star Wars: Episode VII -- The Force Awakens." It turns out, he has Tom Cruise to thank for that.

During a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2025, Boyega shared how it all happened. “I’m thankful to Tom Cruise, who loved Attack the Block,” he said, referring to his breakou