Actor John Boyega might not be done with Star Wars just yet. Speaking at MEGACON Orlando, the British actor hinted that he’s spoken with Dave Filoni, now co-leading Lucasfilm after Kathleen Kennedy’s expected exit. When a fan shouted, “Call Dave Filoni!”, Boyega replied, “I actually have, actually.” The comment quickly set off speculation that the former Star Wars star could be in talks for a return. Boyega didn’t share further details about the call or any new projects.
Boyega, best known for playing Finn in the sequel trilogy, first appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. His role as a reformed Stormtrooper made him a fan favorite early on, but many viewers later criticized how the character faded into a secondary position in The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Boyega voiced similar frustrations himself, claiming his storyline was sidelined in favor of others. That tension has lingered ever since the trilogy ended in 2019.
Rumors last year suggested that both Kennedy and Filoni were open to bringing Boyega back. However, the chances appear mixed. Disney already has several Star Wars projects in motion, including Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone movie starring Ryan Gosling and set about six years after The Rise of Skywalker. The film wrapped production in December 2025 and is slated for release in May 2027. Because it’s described as a self-contained story, a Finn cameo seems improbable.
Another possibility is the new Jedi film centered on Rey, played again by Daisy Ridley. Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the movie follows Rey as she rebuilds the Jedi Order 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. The project has faced multiple rewrites and no firm release date. Insiders expect it to follow Starfighter, possibly in 2028. If Boyega does return to the franchise, this is the most plausible setting.
A more ambitious idea once floated inside Lucasfilm was The Hunt for Ben Solo, developed by actor Adam Driver and filmmaker Stephen Soderbergh. Despite early approvals from both Kennedy and Filoni, then-Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman blocked the film. With Filoni now sharing control of Lucasfilm and Josh D’Amario recently becoming Disney’s CEO, some hope the project could be revived. Still, Soderbergh’s comments this year made clear he’s skeptical it will ever happen.
Boyega’s future in the galaxy far, far away remains uncertain. The actor has often criticized how Disney handled his character, yet his remark in Orlando hinted that fences might be mending. Filoni’s leadership could mark a creative reset for Star Wars, though the franchise’s corporate structure and carefully managed brand leave little room for personal reinvention. Fans may have to wait to see if Finn’s story truly gets the closure Boyega once hoped for.
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