John Boyega Rejects Rey-Kylo Romance Highlights Finn's Perspective

John Boyega, who played Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, has openly criticized the romantic direction between Rey and Kylo Ren, commonly known as Reylo. Speaking at a panel during C2E2 and on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Boyega firmly rejected the idea that Finn or Poe Dameron would approve of Rey's relationship with Kylo, emphasizing that a romance involving someone trying to kill you is not genuine. While acknowledging the brief kiss between Rey and Kylo Ren in The Rise of Skywalker as spiritually meaningful, Boyega suggests that Finn should have been the one to encourage Rey to leave Kylo and return with him. Boyega has also expressed disappointment in how his character Finn was sidelined throughout the trilogy, despite his strong introduction and potential. Despite not being involved in upcoming Star Wars projects, Boyega remains supportive of Daisy Ridley's return as Rey and engages with the fan community authentically. His critiques highlight ongoing conversations about character development and representation within the franchise.