Published 15:37 IST, June 4th 2020

'Star Wars' actor John Boyega gets support from Hollywood filmmakers after his speech

'Star Wars' star John Boyega recently gave an inspiring speech on Black Lives Matter which led to Hollywood filmmakers showing him vocal support.

Reported by: Amir Khollam
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Star Wars actor John Boyega recently delivered an uplifting Black Lives Matter speech in London's Hyde Park. actor was receiving an outpour of support from his fans for voicing out his opinions on social media previously and actor has mand to inspire his fans by his powerful speech. videos of John Boyega's speech during Black Lives Matter protest in London started circulating on internet and quickly became viral. 

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In speech, John Boyega said that he does t care if he doesn't have a career in mainstream entertainment industry after voicing out his opinions out in open. This statement by John Boyega was received with a  positive reaction where a number of filmmakers came forward and wrote that y cant wait to work with John Boyega. Check it out below - 

John Boyega's speech receives love from filmmakers

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Various film directors like Matw A. Cherry, Rian Johnson and Jordan Peele cam in support of John Boyega after his inspiring speech at Black Lives Matter protest in London. outpour of love did t stop for actor re as or rewned directors like Edgar Wright, Cathy Yan, Mike Flanagan, Olivia Wilde and Peyton Reed also came in support of actor. Almost every director which came in support of John Boyega stated that would be more than just houred to work with actor and wished him well to continue raising his voice towards ongoing injustice towards people of colour. 

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Boyega h previously faced backlash for his vocal support towards protests going on in America after murder of George Floyd which ignited a nationwide movement. John Boyega is t from USA and is a citizen of United Kingdom, thus users on internet discourd him speaking of issues in America. But this did t stop Star Wars star as he participated in London Black Lives Matter protest and delivered an almost five-minute speech.

In his moving speech, John Boyega said that Black lives have always mattered and y have always meant something important and succeeded even after facing many obstacles. Boyega also stated that it is important for people to kw how difficult it is to live with having reminded about ir race on an everyday basis. 

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15:37 IST, June 4th 2020