John Boyega Only Had About $60 in His Bank Account When J.J. Abrams Called About ‘Star Wars,’ Then Spent $43 to Go Meet Him: ‘Do the Math’

Joyn Boyega appeared at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (via People) and revealed he only had about $60 in his bank account when J.J. Abrams called him to meet about his “Star Wars” casting. The actor then had to spend around $43 dollars on the trip to meet Abrams, meaning Boyega more or less had […]

Apr 14, 2025 - 22:12

John Boyega Only Had About $60 in His Bank Account When J.J. Abrams Called About ‘Star Wars,’ Then Spent $43 to Go Meet Him: ‘Do the Math’

Joyn Boyega appeared at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (via People) and revealed he only had about $60 in his bank account when J.J. Abrams called him to meet about his “Star Wars” casting. The actor then had to spend around $43 dollars on the trip to meet Abrams, meaning Boyega more or less had […]