John Boyega leaves Rebel Ridge role due to 'family reasons' - The Number One magazine feat. news, reviews, movie trailers, cinema, DVDs, interviews + film & movie gossip UK & worldwide.
John Boyega's role in Rebel Ridge to be recast after star exits project over 'family reasons' - The Number One magazine feat. news, reviews, movie trailers, cinema, DVDs, interviews + film & movie gossip UK & worldwide.
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor has left movie bosses scrambling for replacement as the star abruptly pulled out of the project because of undisclosed family issues.
We remain committed to Jeremy Saulnier s extraordinary film and look forward to resuming production. We look forward to continuing our partnership with John Boyega s UpperRoom Productions, in addition to our upcoming film
They Cloned Tyrone, in which he also stars.
Rebel Ridge began shooting in New Orleans last month. David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images
Written and directed by
Green Room filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier, the movie is described as an intense thriller which explores systemic American injustices.
The film also stars AnnaSophia Robb, Don Johnson, James Badge Dale and
In an Instagram post last month, Boyega could be seen in Louisiana where filming was taking place.