JJ Abrams, Jordan Peele, And Other Directors Give Support To John Boyega

John Boyega (Instagram @johnboyega)

JAKARTA - John Boyega became the talk of netizens after he attended George Floyd's death protest on Wednesday, June 3. He began his short speech by saying, "I don't know if I'm going to have a career after this, to hell with that."

Suddenly these words made netizens feel sad. Not a few even compare Boyega with other artists who don't have to think about their career because they are white.

Then, various tweets and open support for the Star Wars actor were uploaded through his social media accounts. They assured Boyega that he would be accepted into the world of film.

JJ Abrams, the man who worked with Boyega for Star Wars tweeted and wrote, “You know as long as I'm allowed to work, I'll always ask to work with you. Great respect and love, my friend. "

You KNOW that as long as I'm allowed to keep working, I'll always be begging to work with you. Deep respect and love, my friend. https://t.co/DcMEwEmzh9

- JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) June 4, 2020

Baby Driver director Edgar Wright also said something similar. “Has done and will do. Proud of John today. "

After Matthew A. Cherry's tweet, director Hair Love wrote, "I want to work with John Boyega and I ask non-black directors to confirm that they support him too."

Have before and would again, in a heartbeat. So proud of John today. https://t.co/qLi4cwws2i

- edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 3, 2020

In addition, Jordan Peele (Get Out), Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror), Olivia Wilde (Booksmart), Guillermo Del Toro (Shape of Water), Duncan Jones (Moon), Franklin Leonard, and Gennifer Hutchison expressed support for recruiting John. Boyega in his latest project.

We got you, John. https://t.co/oX7Rr52omx

- Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) June 3, 2020

Previously, Lucasfilm - Star Wars film production house expressed open support for the actions of John Boyega.

Meanwhile, John Boyega is preparing for the film Naked Singularity and co-stars with Bill Skarsgard and Olivia Cooke.