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. John Boyega More Quotes by John Boyega More Quotes From John Boyega Let's get used to other cultures. Portray the world for what it is and you will find truth. John Boyega cultureworld 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. John Boyega artistcitiespeople I remember my manager telling me, 'Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first'. Those words were very helpful. John Boyega helpfulhumblefirsts Portray the world for what it is, and you will find truth. John Boyega world 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. John Boyega other-cultureslongpeople 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. John Boyega dadlanguagefirsts 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. That's also reality. Things working out is a reality. It's encouraging. John Boyega givingrealitypeople 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. My mum and dad moved to London when they had my eldest sister. They started a life in London as immigrants, and they built up from there. They're no actors in my family, but there are definitely animated black people in my family. John Boyega dadblackpeople Hollywood is so fixated on keeping it that way because it's generating the buzz, but that representation isn't right. I definitely feel like it's getting better - it's not only for blacks, but for people that are of all different skin colors. It is very important that black independent films get seen. We need to start getting used to black people. They exist. And they've been around for a long time. It's amazing that people still feel, "Oh my gosh, it's a black guy." John Boyega independentlongpeople I'm a London fanatic. That's my city. I love being from there, you don't appreciate it until you go out. John Boyega appreciatecitieslove-is 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. John Boyega legacyearthgoes-on Id like to be in anything that tells a good story and has an interesting character. John Boyega storiescharacterinteresting Acting careers dont come out fully formed - not unless your name is Jaden Smith and your dad has done it all. John Boyega dadcareersnames 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. John Boyega givingrealitypeople 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. John Boyega appreciatelove-is 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. John Boyega theatrehomethinking 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. John Boyega filmtheatrethinking I got the script of Imperial Dreams from my agent. I was at home having a full English breakfast and the email came through in my junkmail. Funnily enough, I was paying a T-Mobile bill, so I was able to see the email. After that I was engaged in the story. I was scared - fearful - because the story doesn't just penetrate one level in terms of narrative; it goes that level after. John Boyega scareddreamhome You could easily play the guy as straight-up hood throughout the whole movie, the Imperial Courts, but writer and director Malik Vitthal envisioned a human being that has never been seen before in film: a black man in circumstances that he does not like, who is passionate - persistent - in turning it around. John Boyega blackguymen You take your audience through such a story where they have to invest their energy and emotion, and to slap them in the face with, "Well, this is how life is. Bye," wouldn't have been as great as the ending that we have, which is optimistic and hopeful. It's not happy 100%, but it does make you feel like, "This kid may just be okay." John Boyega hopefuloptimistickids
