John Boyega Quotes

I want to see more people of different backgrounds being cast in films. I want to see people from inner cities being discovered, because that's where you find some really brilliant artists.

I remember my manager telling me, 'Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first'. Those words were very helpful.

It's amazing that people still feel, 'Oh my gosh, it's a black guy.' We've been here for a long time; let's get used to it. Let's get used to other cultures.

My dad is a minister, and my mum is a worker with the less fortunate and the disabled. They're Nigerian natives. Their first language is Yoruba, and their second language is English.

Let's get used to other cultures. Portray the world for what it is and you will find truth.

Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth.

Some people feel fulfillment from a bitter end - it gives them some sort of sense of reality. But, when you're dealing with reality, I feel like films should discover the part that is happy.

I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out.

Not everybody has that mentality and that's fine, but once Robert Redford leaves this earth - later rather than sooner - his legacy will go on.

I love theatre. I think it's the home of most actors...most actors start with it. It's so enjoyable to do and to be able to see your audience. And the process of theatre is great.

I like my women very green; you know, eco-friendly.

Id like to be in anything that tells a good story and has an interesting character.

Acting careers dont come out fully formed - not unless your name is Jaden Smith and your dad has done it all.

I've only been three years in the industry - but I would say from my observations, my personal opinions, that the world in Hollywood and all the big movies has been built up as just white.

I love London. I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out.

Ive had plenty of lessons about film acting and theatre acting.

Who wouldn't want to be in 'Star Wars?' It'd be great.

Every time I go out in London, I'm not always with my guys. I have three female friends that I'll go out with all the time. I'm the only guy there.

People watch me when I get into these characters that I have in my head, so perhaps I should try acting. So I did.

I think what Robert Redford established is amazing; thank god for Robert Redford. He's set an amazing example with Sundance and I hope to follow that in my own way.

I love film so much. I think theatre will definitely be there for me as well, but for now I'd like to do more films.

My biggest challenge is to not do urban movies for the rest of my life, those alpha hoodies.