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John Boyega needed help.
He was starting to question a lot of things about what life would hold now that he was part of what's expected to be one of the biggest films of all time.
Boyega's talent agency, CAA, also represented "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr., who is no stranger to this sort of fame. So he sent an email to Downey's agent saying, essentially, "Hi, I'm John. I'm going to be in 'Star Wars.' If he has time, can Robert Downey Jr. mentor me?"
He wasn't exactly sure that it would result in anything, but figured it was worth a shot.
The start of a beautiful friendship...
Later, Boyega remembers he was driving in London when he got a call from an unknown number.
"Who's this?" Boyega demanded.
"It's Robert," the voice said.
"Robert who, man?"
"Uh, Robert, Downey Jr."
"I'm like, oh crap! Iron Man!" Boyega recalled. "I had better park up."
They talked for two hours that day. It was the start of a true friendship that's since resulted in more hours-long chats, hang-outs, and even a chicken and waffles date.
"Good lord we get deep," Boyega said of their conversations. "For the most part it's definitely private, but in general, his thing has always been inner peace and how to deal with this on a mental level. Taking care of your mental health is something that he talks to me about."
"He's really changed my life with his advice."
Bearhugger70
All cool, but Harrison Ford is his best friend!
appdirect
Do they have shawarma in Star Wars?
Nord4483
That's Orlando Bloom isn't it.
aboxacaraflatafan
Can't be. If my memory from "Battle of the Five Armies" serves me, Orlando Bloom is now a 60 year old cyborg in a CGI movie in 1998.
cattywumpus
Well RDJ mentor me? I'm nothing special, but I need to get my shit together, and nothing else has worked. Maybe Robert has the secret.
treadwords
Mel Gibson did this for Robert, and now Robert is doing it for John.
Taliesin32
I enjoy both of these people and am glad they are content.
JimShady
Thank you Data, now get off of imgur
ihatewhenpeoplesayirregardless
I am content with this content
BrownskinOriental
Don't hang out with people that do drugs. If you feel depressed, reach out. Stay down to Earth and humble. Hope you the best.
LadyGreyduck
http://imgur.com/29Z0eSx
moreboringthanidliketoadmit
This males me happy
lifeisameme
When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master. - Storm Tropper vs. Iron Man showdown
AStaleDonut
again, I am jealous of John Boyega >_<
theycallmeMrGlass
Until Boyega takes the side of a buddy he grew up with, then everyone will be fighting!
HankHell
Even his teeth are yellow with envy
mearas
I bet they go deep.
Mavgurian
Dont make me jealous.
YouBastardsTookAllTheGoodNames
Not only is he in the Star Wars business without George Lucas, but he is friends with RDJ. Man I need to do something with my life.
DrewDaDruid
I thought Harrison Ford was his best friend
malachitedragon
It's possible to have more than one best friend. I have two. One day, they will fight to the death for my love.
Drek258
John Boyega deserves all the love he gets. He seems like a really cool person.
greymouser7
Why did Star Wars & The Walking Dead keep using British/Foreign actors? Why not more American actors?
hihihello2
Cause talent is talent, doesn't matter where you come from.
aShogunNamedMarcus
RDJ mentored me and now I use his never-fail mating dance at parties with great results
UserNameDotPNG
Okay, that's enough internet for me
Reknball
RDJ would be the perfect mentor to go over lines with.
WayneGreekzky
I thought Harrison Ford was his best friend?
yikesaroni
white supremacists everywhere on suicide watch
Muttons1337
Wut
yikesaroni
i dont know why im being downvoted to be honest, it's pretty true that white supremacists are raging out @ john boyega
theUniverseMomentum
Downvotes because no one gets what you mean in that earlier comment. This one makes much more sense.
TrogHunt
Oh I get it. I'm not laughing, but I get it. It was bad, that's why people are downvoting.
SchwiftyGameOnPoint
Yeah, I am with you. I have no idea what is going on.
roaringstar4
I want to be represented by CAA...no really. I have a degree in theatre and still no idea how to get a rep.
almightymakerofthings
You went through all those years of school and you never once asked your professors "hey, how does one get a rep?"
roaringstar4
I did, their answers only pertained to live theatre representation which is different. And, send in your head shot which CAA doesnt take.
almightymakerofthings
Honest advice- get off imgur and spend the next few hours studying and searching all the advice. Then do all of it.
roaringstar4
Honestly, I have researched it and still no solid answers aside from send your headshot in. I've also sent out letters of intent (1)
roaringstar4
(2) but most big agencies send them right back without opening them.
dangerkitty
Are portfolios a thing? It may help to treat it like a job application - have a resume, portfolio site, etc to show off what you are
almightymakerofthings
Oh, well then I don't know. If I were you, I'd do my best to include myself in social circles that identify with the industry.
18yearoldBlackDynamite
so how does legolas find himself in all this
reignbeaus
my guess: probably taken at D23- disneys trade expo. all three are in huge disney franchises
Drek258
They had some travel sweets in the car & he crawled in.
TheMrBadger
To RDJ'S left.
ladysmurfette
O.M.G! I didn't even realise it was him! gotta love that guu
ladysmurfette
uuuuuuuy :) sorry for the long potatoe. I was drooling
omnipotentmonkey
man, John Boyega has cemented himself as beloved far faster than anyone i've ever seen, and it's great. he is so damn likeable.
starrydance
He seems so truly overjoyed to be part of Star Wars and set to make friends with those who are farther down the path. Smart kid!
TobiasFunkeAnalrapist
Not only does his character fill the Han Solo role in the new film, it will also catapult him to stardom like Solo did Ford.
TrogHunt
What? No. Poe has the Han feel down. Mysterious, like able, pretty, and badass.
duncanidah0
It's funny at one point I was like, "Finn is the new Han." then "Wait, Ray is the new Han." and then it was like "Ok, Poe is the new Han."
TobiasFunkeAnalrapist
Sure, but he's also gone for 80 minutes.
TrogHunt
Han came and went throughout the original trilogy. I think Poe is deceptively perfect. Somethings up.
EnergyFiend
Wow, Poe was the only character I couldn't connect with in the whole film.
GalacticPancakes
He feels way too perfect, maybe we'll see more of his character later.
TrogHunt
Agreed if anything he is deceptively perfect.
Thundeza
Fill the Han Solo role? Why is it empty? I thought he was in the movie?
TobiasFunkeAnalrapist
But he's older and an already established character. Finns journey is much more central in this one.
TrogHunt
Despite the obvious, Ford was confirmed for EVIII as well.
TrogHunt
He is, and he's confirmed for the next one too. We need a new torchbearer for cool. Ford won't keep coming back.
Whatismypurpose
Legolas, Iron Man, and Finn walkin' through the forest. Laughin' back and forth at what the other has to say (1/2)
Whatismypurpose
Reminiscin', This-'n'-thattin' havin' such a good time. Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day
afacetioususername
Yes, I did just sing that out loud!
DarmokatTanagra
Always upvote Robinhood!!!
KaolinMurphy
Thats just beautiful
Whatismypurpose
<3
KaolinMurphy
You completely made my night with that. Thank you :)
MrNonnypants
RDJ is a perfect mentor for someone with extreme fame. He knows what the good and bad of being that popular does to a person. Good for Finn.
byohzzrd
Effin droids....
HappyEngineer
https://media2.giphy.com/media/rOTGSPxvJJY7m/giphy.gif
DarkSock
FN-2187 IS A TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!!!
AGreedyLittlePig
Shoulda been fermium instead of Finn? AMIRITE SCIENCE NERDS?
GandalfTheUltraViolet
May the force be equal to mass times acceleration
AGreedyLittlePig
I was wrong, I stand corrected :/
giantsman11
"FN. alright FN, I'll call you Finn." I really wanted him to say "I'll call you fnnnnnnnn "
HappyEngineer
FNNNNNN
Ryannihilation
Was truly not expecting that. +1.
NateintheNorth
*small spoiler
GalacticPancakes
I mean, we knew the name for a while before the movie even came out.
NateintheNorth
Not how he got it. I thought it was fun.
Brad2217
SPOILERS!!!
TheEmperorOfMankind40000
Not really. It says his name everywhere
AGreedyLittlePig
I think it's a joke mate
bufferkiller
This makes me happy.
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Chocolateinvestigator
I feel like he's copying that one stoya gif
Grumgr
Can't just drop a name with no sauce man
bufferkiller
Not sure what gif you're speaking of.
aloneinacrowdedroom
Your gif makes me sploosh lmao
bufferkiller
You are welcome.
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aloneinacrowdedroom
Gosh that is one sexy sexy man!
bufferkiller
Makes you want to dance, right?
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aloneinacrowdedroom
Why do you have these?? Your the hero we need and deserve!!! Lmao