Star Wars Actor John Boyega Critiques Sequel Trilogy Development

John Boyega, who portrayed Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, criticized Disney's handling of the sequels, expressing that if he were a producer, the sequels would have honored legacy characters like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker and avoided overpowered new characters, insisting they must struggle like others in the franchise. He also advocated for integrating lore from fan-favorite sources like the 2008 Force Unleashed video game and expanding the Star Wars universe while respecting established boundaries. Meanwhile, the Star Wars franchise is entering a new phase with standalone films like The Mandalorian & Grogu and Starfighter, moving away from traditional trilogies. Jodie Turner-Smith, who faced backlash after starring in The Acolyte, is returning to the franchise as a voice actor in Star Wars: Visions Season 3, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding fan and studio interactions. Additionally, some fans and critics wish certain elements from the sequel trilogy, such as the poorly explained resurrection of Emperor Palpatine through a Force dyad, had been left behind, reflecting mixed receptions to recent Star Wars storytelling approaches.