British-Nigerian Born John Boyega Cast Lead role in new movie "The Circle"

John Boyega, British-Nigerian, and fast rising Hollywood actor has landed a lead role for the screen adaptation of Dave Eggers‘ 2013 novel, The Circle.

Boyega will join a cast which includes veteran Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks and Emma Watson

The actor who played the role of Ugwu in Half of a Yellow Sun, also an adaptation of a book, will play Ty, a young boy with special powers in the movie which will be directed by James Ponsoldt.

John Boyega has stared in numerous movies including Imperial Dreams, Junkhearts and
the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Watch his interview after the cut....