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John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), known professionally as John Boyega, is a British actor and producer. He first gained recognition in Britain for his role as a teenage gang leader in the comedy horror film Attack the Block (2011) before he had his international breakthrough playing Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). As a cast member of the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2017 and 2019), Boyega received the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2016 and the Trophée Chopard at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Boyega's career continued to gain momentum in 2020 when he won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of Leroy Logan in Red, White and Blue, a part of Steve McQueen's anthology series Small Axe. He then played King Ghezo in the historical action film The Woman King (2022) and a drug dealer in the mystery film They Cloned Tyrone (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article John Boyega, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
"Yesterday's Promise" is a romance drama set in late 1970s London, produced by A24. The film stars Tom Holland as Simon and Daisy Edgar-Jones as Emily and has Marshall Adams as the cinematographer. The film tackles themes of mental health and personal growth, as Simon thinks he has already achieved his fullest and can never beat that and Emily thinks she will never succeed in life. Emily is also portrayed as a con-artist, adding an extra layer of complexity to her character and creating a more intriguing dynamic between her and Simon. The film also has elements of the coming-of-age genre, showcasing the growth and maturation of the characters. The film is R-rated and features raw and authentic performances from Holland and Edgar-Jones, who showcase a range of emotions from vulnerability and doubt to passion and determination. Marshall Adams' artful approach to cinematography creates a visually stunning and emotionally resonant look for the film, with a carefully chosen colour palette and use of light and shadow to reflect the internal struggles of the characters. The film's soundtrack features a mix of original music and classic songs that complement the emotional beats of the story, with the score composed by a renowned musician or composer.
