John Boyega is set to return to the role that launched him into the spotlight, and it'll be a great moment for his career. Boyega is a 33-year-old British actor whomade his acting debut in 2011when he played a character named Danny Curtis in four episodes of the TV series Becoming Human. Four years later, he made his debut as Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. This was a huge move for the actor, as he went from starring in smaller projects to leading one of the biggest movies of all time.