John Boyega from Star Wars has Iron Man as a Mentor!

Dec 21, 2015 5:38 PM

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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."

All cool, but Harrison Ford is his best friend!

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Do they have shawarma in Star Wars?

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's Orlando Bloom isn't it.

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Mel Gibson did this for Robert, and now Robert is doing it for John.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I enjoy both of these people and am glad they are content.

10 years ago | Likes 100 Dislikes 0

Thank you Data, now get off of imgur

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I am content with this content

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This males me happy

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master. - Storm Tropper vs. Iron Man showdown

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

again, I am jealous of John Boyega >_<

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Until Boyega takes the side of a buddy he grew up with, then everyone will be fighting!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Even his teeth are yellow with envy

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I bet they go deep.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dont make me jealous.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I thought Harrison Ford was his best friend

10 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

It's possible to have more than one best friend. I have two. One day, they will fight to the death for my love.

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

John Boyega deserves all the love he gets. He seems like a really cool person.

10 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Why did Star Wars & The Walking Dead keep using British/Foreign actors? Why not more American actors?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Cause talent is talent, doesn't matter where you come from.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

RDJ mentored me and now I use his never-fail mating dance at parties with great results

10 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Okay, that's enough internet for me

10 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

RDJ would be the perfect mentor to go over lines with.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I thought Harrison Ford was his best friend?

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

white supremacists everywhere on suicide watch

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 31

Wut

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

i dont know why im being downvoted to be honest, it's pretty true that white supremacists are raging out @ john boyega

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 12

Downvotes because no one gets what you mean in that earlier comment. This one makes much more sense.

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Oh I get it. I'm not laughing, but I get it. It was bad, that's why people are downvoting.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I am with you. I have no idea what is going on.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I want to be represented by CAA...no really. I have a degree in theatre and still no idea how to get a rep.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You went through all those years of school and you never once asked your professors "hey, how does one get a rep?"

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I did, their answers only pertained to live theatre representation which is different. And, send in your head shot which CAA doesnt take.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Honest advice- get off imgur and spend the next few hours studying and searching all the advice. Then do all of it.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

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)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(2) but most big agencies send them right back without opening them.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

so how does legolas find himself in all this

10 years ago | Likes 251 Dislikes 0

my guess: probably taken at D23- disneys trade expo. all three are in huge disney franchises

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

They had some travel sweets in the car & he crawled in.

10 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

To RDJ'S left.

10 years ago | Likes 102 Dislikes 0

O.M.G! I didn't even realise it was him! gotta love that guu

10 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

uuuuuuuy :) sorry for the long potatoe. I was drooling

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 97 Dislikes 1

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!

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

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.

10 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

What? No. Poe has the Han feel down. Mysterious, like able, pretty, and badass.

10 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

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."

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

Sure, but he's also gone for 80 minutes.

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Han came and went throughout the original trilogy. I think Poe is deceptively perfect. Somethings up.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow, Poe was the only character I couldn't connect with in the whole film.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He feels way too perfect, maybe we'll see more of his character later.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Agreed if anything he is deceptively perfect.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fill the Han Solo role? Why is it empty? I thought he was in the movie?

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

But he's older and an already established character. Finns journey is much more central in this one.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Despite the obvious, Ford was confirmed for EVIII as well.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He is, and he's confirmed for the next one too. We need a new torchbearer for cool. Ford won't keep coming back.

10 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Legolas, Iron Man, and Finn walkin' through the forest. Laughin' back and forth at what the other has to say (1/2)

10 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 0

Reminiscin', This-'n'-thattin' havin' such a good time. Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly, what a day

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Yes, I did just sing that out loud!

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Always upvote Robinhood!!!

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thats just beautiful

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

<3

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You completely made my night with that. Thank you :)

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

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.

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Effin droids....

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

FN-2187 IS A TRAITOR!!!!!!!!!!!

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Shoulda been fermium instead of Finn? AMIRITE SCIENCE NERDS?

10 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

May the force be equal to mass times acceleration

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was wrong, I stand corrected :/

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"FN. alright FN, I'll call you Finn." I really wanted him to say "I'll call you fnnnnnnnn "

10 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 2

FNNNNNN

10 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 1

Was truly not expecting that. +1.

10 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

*small spoiler

10 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 16

I mean, we knew the name for a while before the movie even came out.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Not how he got it. I thought it was fun.

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

SPOILERS!!!

10 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 11

Not really. It says his name everywhere

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I think it's a joke mate

10 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

This makes me happy. v

10 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 0

I feel like he's copying that one stoya gif

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Can't just drop a name with no sauce man

10 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Not sure what gif you're speaking of.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your gif makes me sploosh lmao

10 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You are welcome. v

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Gosh that is one sexy sexy man!

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Makes you want to dance, right? v

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why do you have these?? Your the hero we need and deserve!!! Lmao

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