Daisy Ridley Wants John Boyega's Finn To Return In Her Star Wars Movie

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga, but not the end of the Star Wars timeline. During Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm announced that Daisy Ridley will reprise her role as Rey Skywalker in a new film that is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker. Currently, Ridley is the only confirmed cast member to return for the film. But in a new interview, Ridley expressed her desire to see John Boyega make a comeback as Finn.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ridley was asked if she would like Boyega to be a part of her new sequel. "Absolutely, of course," replied Ridley. "It feels like we should, yeah."

Rey and Finn were introduced side-by-side in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, and their connection is felt throughout the movie. However, they barely had any screen time together in The Last Jedi, and little development of their relationship in The Rise of Skywalker. In 2020, Boyega vented about his character's diminished presence on Variety's The Big Ticket podcast.

"They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley," said Boyega. "Let's be honest. Daisy knows this. Adam knows this. Everybody knows. I'm not exposing anything."

Boyega struck a more conciliatory tone in a 2023 interview with TechRadar after Ridley's new film was announced. And he seemed more open to the idea of reprising his role as Finn.

"[The comments I made were] a few years ago, so they were the subject of that particular project," related Boyega. "But I'm open to all characters and scripts that are enjoyable, have a great cast attached, and a terrific director. So yeah, I'm open to all opportunities."

Rey's untitled Star Wars film will be directed by by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. It doesn't currently have a release date.