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Starstruck by cinema since childhood and then trained on London stages, John Boyega was always meant to be an actor. Recently the \u201cStar Wars\u201d star also became a producer, forming the U.K. production company Upperroom Entertainment Limited. In this interview about his creative processes, John reveals how to transform into a character until you hardly recognize yourself onscreen, as well as his best philosophy for fellow working artists: navigating the biz is about \u201cbeing present, consistently staying a fan of cinema...and trying to find what specifically motivates you.\u201d\n\nAfter training in multiple London theater programs, John broke into the film industry with sci-fi romp \u201cAttack the Block,\u201d and was launched to superstardom as Finn in \u201cStar Wars: The Force Awakens\u201d and its two sequels. He\u2019s also appeared in \u201cImperial Dreams,\u201d \u201cDetroit,\u201d and \u201cPacific Rim: Uprising,\u201d which he produced. In \u201cRed, White and Blue,\u201d one of the films in Steve McQueen\u2019s \u201cSmall Axe\u201d anthology series now on Amazon Prime Video, John plays real-life British cop Leroy Logan.\n\nU.K. casting specialist Hannah Williams also joins Jack to discuss all things Backstage on the other side of the pond. For info on how to get cast there, check out her guide: https://bit.ly/39Cfs0K\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis