John Boyega on Sneaking Harrison Ford to Dinner & Working with the Incredible Viola Davis

John talks about visiting Chicago, the differences between pizza from Chicago and New York, traveling back to London to see his Nigerian parents, bringing Oscar Issac to their house, his mom and dad coming to set with him, his dad’s love for Bruce Willis, parasailing with his sister in South Africa, working with the incredible Viola Davis on The Woman King, working with Jamie Foxx on They Cloned Tyrone, and sneaking Harrison Ford off of the Star Wars set for a huge Nigerian dinner.
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[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

I love how his parents are so involved in his life. Proud African parents and a proud son of his African heritage!!!

[@dreynolds4883]

He said he was a "Brit boy".

[@itz-venomtv5686]

@@dreynolds4883 Since you don't know, he said he was a "Brit Boy" - meaning he's from the UK, but his ethnic background is African/Nigerian.

[@zachnotzack4]

This man got Harrison Ford to have Egusi with him. Goated 🐐

[@NellieKAdaba]

I need to try Egusi, I haved Jolof rice.

[@JP0411]

Some pounded yam! Plantain! Yesssss

[@doranessysnow]

I’m telling you 😂😂😂

[@retro9173]

I wanna see him and Daniel Kaluuya do a movie together .. so dope!

[@wayz6526]

Me tooooo

[@MannyTooStrong]

Actually that would be a good name for the movie...After "Nope" they can do "So Dope" 😂✌🏾💪🏾

[@brianhativagone8820]

Yeassssss!!!

[@starrytvng]

Was also thinking Denzel Washington

[@jaywilson4520]

My goodness, he seems like the best guy to talk to and hang out with. Very down to earth and funny.

[@eastvandb]

And an incredible ear for voices and dialects.

[@johnjungkook2721]

So down-to-earth he started doxxing Reylo shippers because he was mad that Finnrey didn't happen.

[@sit-downwithyaya2858]

@@johnjungkook2721 this is cap lmaoo y’all are sick 🤣🤣🤣

[@sipnog3528]

Jimmy met his match. John is not a walk-over young men. He knows who he is and is very proud of it. A great UK foreigner in Hollywood movies, all his career.

[@angelicaterry3367]

omg thank you jimmy for giving him the time to express himself a get across that beautiful nigerian charm. This was a fantastic interview especially for young-ish talent. F*cking hell our london boy done good!!!

[@emilyl1804]

Um super hot too right!? Crushin hard now!

[@justynakrygiel9169]

Exactly 💯

[@lynnhettrick7588]

John's dad sounds hilarious!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@perryingram23]

Shoutout to John for giving my hometown of Chicago a shoutout and for reppin’ for Nigeria 🇳🇬 💯

[@ladavid86]

What a guy! Very charismatic and charming. Can we get this man in some more movies please?

[@JonnyDIY]

I wanna go to John's parents for dinner. His Dad sounds like a riot! 😄💕👍

[@spitflamez]

It’s something real down to earth and cool about his vibe and he is a dope actor too!

[@SuperChukwunonso]

I am very proud to identify myself with you as a Nigerian.. Cheers to you John, more wins ahead 🥂👍🤗

[@JordanNMusic]

Much love to John! Really excited for where his career goes post-Star Wars

[@VictorRomeroVanossBro]

@@baboom007 his career is great wdym 😂

[@eastvandb]

@@baboom007 What a stupid comment. 3 movies coming out this close to each other, and he's about to go into Attack the Block 2, a sequel to one of the best low-budget SF movies ever made.

[@eastvandb]

@@baboom007 Watching you strain so hard for satire is really painful. And what do Oscars and "Grammy's" have to do with anything. You need an academy to tell you what's good?

[@eastvandb]

@@baboom007 Well, you're wrong, and clearly a pretty mediocre human from your comments, but whatever. Enjoy your bitterness. I'm done with you.

[@studentstudent5044]

Um, no

[@mbxo__5936]

I can’t wait to see the woman king in theatres. John boyega is such a talent.

[@joshmatiluko]

you can't bring Nigeria out of John Boyega.... Brilliant and Confidently humble 😁

[@jaboutt]

Can’t help but love this guy!

[@NinaC]

Hahahahaha! His dad’s accent! the namedrop on Oscar Isaac too 🥰

[@LisaLGruman]

Such an excellent interview. Love this guy.

[@radioactiveag2531]

One of the best actors in the business. Also from his comments on buying his parents house first shows how classy he is. Still would love him in the MCU but the ATB sequel will do just fine.

[@darthnutto552]

John will never come back to Disney after how they did him. Just glad to see him relevant still. Atb was awesome..didn't know there was a sequel coming :)

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@darthnutto552 Yeah, there is.

[@dakotac180]

I love him so much, he's so cute. His acting is great and his honesty is relatable. The movie was fantastic, beautiful story.

[@sugy5197]

HE's amazing !! can't wait to watch Woman King in Germany 🔥

[@williamdillard5060]

I've already seen it twice. Great movie. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy.

[@jamiewillis6862]

@@williamdillard5060 I've watched it this week I really enjoyed it despite the true story is the Dahomey were deep in the slave trade

[@PHlophe]

he is so captivating

[@sipnog3528]

John Boyega gives me Denzel Washington vibes. I wish they can do a father /son movie or any movie, together.

[@mizzmini45]

He looks like Denzel Washington son to! He’s so cute

[@toughflowers5088]

Yes

[@mixedtraveler3585]

Yes you right ..I was just thinking the other day Watching his other interview.

[@sipnog3528]

@@mizzmini45 Yes

[@Ibochic1]

Some of the same mannerisms too! Always thought that… 🇳🇬

[@edigeorge548]

This is why i love Nigeria they're going to show their Culture

[@Ibochic1]

Always…

[@viviannenge9982]

Every room John Boyega enters gets lit. Amazing 💯💯💯

[@geoffreytudor5674]

Quite the charming guest! Wish him all the best in his future 😄👍👍

[@omokarosamuel7828]

Being Nigerian, the Harrison Ford restaurant story is so relatable 😂❤

[@Hectorferjr2]

I always said that John Boyega would be perfect to take over the role of T'Challa/Black Panther.

[@buka.a]

Too young. But interesting

[@summerbreeze198]

I second this. Could totally see that.

[@dutchmary1991]

No his sister takes over in the comics

[@WonderfullyMade_Lex]

The movie was so good, I'm gonna go see it again.

[@rforresterbrown]

I can't wait to see it

[@Fluuuv]

The Woman King truly was amazing.

[@natelee3075]

I mean, who wouldn't want to re watch a movie glorifying one of the more brutal slaver tribes?

[@spokentruth5909]

@@natelee3075 u must’ve not seen the movie

[@natelee3075]

I'm talking about the real history of what this tribe actually did. They weren't heros by even the loosest definition of the word. They were evil slavers who brutally enslaved their own .

[@houseofallena5953]

He's so charming and handsome I wish him all the best in his career 💕

[@akinyeradamilare2036]

You can straight up see Denzel Washington in Boyega

[@jamiewillis6862]

I love John Boyega he's one of our own as I love his London accent

[@chocolateangel8743]

From what I've heard, he stays there (or goes to various African/predominantly black countries) when he isn't filming. That's where all his friends and family is. I think he decided early on that he didn't want to live in the U.S.

[@littleraskle]

He has the sweetest smile! What a cutie 😊

[@lisaa19861]

Anyone else see Denzel Washington in him ? Is that his Kid ?

[@rainbow3649]

Everyone always says he looks like a young Denzel...he could easily play his son one day, or even play a young Denzel in a movie!

[@zenzelai1822]

Always a pleasure watching his star rise.

[@daylonwright3635]

So proud to say that I saw both Breaking & Woman King in theatres❤️❤️

[@verylindsay3289]

He's a performer through and through and I love him with my whole heart.

[@angiesunnie8469]

John is adorable 💜

[@CreatingIntentionally]

Loved this interview. He is a very attractive young man. I could see him doing a Denzel Washington role.

[@janaealessandrabryant7477]

They were filming down the block from my house in Atlanta! Jamie was putting on a whole show at the gas station 🤣🤣

[@ourbreakthroughpodcast9353]

He’s beautiful! I told my mother he was far too pretty and soft to be King. Haha Such a refreshing personality and storyteller. I can’t wait to see his next movie with Jamie.

[@reinadumalisile3812]

He's such a bliss. my gawd!

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Kimmel john boyega sneaking Harrison Ford dinner awesomeness job interview

[@ronalddacres9646]

Representing the UK...London Finest..👍🏾

[@mixedtraveler3585]

JOHN BOYEGA MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT FROM SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦🌍✊🇿🇦🌍✊. TALENTED AND A FUN CHARACTER..GOD BLESS BROTHER.

[@MrGrimfacade]

Attack the block is slept on. Go watch it.

[@apm11221]

Agreed.

[@natyak5641]

John boyega ❤❤❤!

[@lisagoldstein5676]

I just want to like Jimmy said, remember breakin' and it's sequel from the 80s when I grew up. Just see the movie for that. John is an added bonus.

[@daniel_mustapha]

That little clip gave me goosebumps

[@jerramy]

The moment I saw him as a kid in Attack The Block, I knew he was going to be a great actor. No question.

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Not many people in the world who had dinner with Harrison Ford.

[@RobinaB530]

At his age a whole lot of people have had dinner with him.

[@tentoesdowninn.philly8676]

@@RobinaB530 😢 wow enter the Hate mongers

[@RobinaB530]

@@tentoesdowninn.philly8676 There's nothing hateful about making a true comment. You brought the "H" word.

[@jadealexander8233]

John Boyega is so well spoken! Great interview!!!

[@williammitchell1804]

The Star Wars Franchises loss has opened up great possibilities for us to enjoy John Boyega's immense catalogue of talent. He is so smooth.

[@aquariustheheretic7567]

PREACH PREACH--threw away a black diamond. how dare they

[@catherineherman7574]

Nice Interview. He is soo intelligent.

[@andyp91]

terrific interview

[@DeeJayTDubb]

Lmmfao @ Jimmy as soon as the check cleared I got them a house

[@thecumwithin8860]

movie was absolutely amazing he deserves all the praise !!

[@keishie23]

Love this dude!!!❤❤❤❤

[@Danny-hq8ot]

Representing pounded yam and eguisi soup😅

[@Ibochic1]

All day, everyday!! ❤️

[@tomekacarroll384]

Loved this interview!

[@MonkyDollqueen]

Whatever your goal is, don't give up on it, perseverance will lead to your ultimate achievements.

[@ver-seabudar4478]

Needs to play a young Denzel Washington 🙌🏾

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

This is great to show forth his culture like that

[@iloveangelmonroe4864]

I can watch his interviews all day ❤

[@Trik2000]

Great interview

[@latonyawilcher7088]

I love John. Much success brother.

[@bryanluntz1603]

A Pleasure listening John Enjoyed the stories Movie looks good Nice to meet Ya

[@mik7564]

He imitates Harrison Ford very well!

[@wattsroit]

My man is beautiful!! Love me some he!! My king John Boyega!!

[@barbaraalamazani7353]

Very Denzel Washington -esque physical resemblance, the way he walks. Entirely devoid of ego, humble, cultured amazing young man. Like myself his parents were bestowed a gift to have such an honourable son. ❤❤

[@DarrenBane028]

I like John Boyega as Bigwig from Watership Down.

[@Shanheard2212]

I just love john, he’s so charismatic and handsome!

[@topgurl9313]

Just a lovable dude!

[@nickifresh7362]

I have a huge crush on john boyega

[@yasmin5644]

Such a beautiful man!

[@twinkle152000]

That was actually a big spoiler, thank God I watched it already lol. also, Bruce Willis one of the O.G 🐐 lol

[@kehindeardrey1144]

I want to see the two Johns to do a movie to gether Majors and Boyega.

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Ugh he’s such an icon and I love how the crowd loves him. Shows you how different views are compared to real life. 🤭 An icon.

[@AnaAcuraErica]

John Boyega !!!!!!!!!

[@OrlandoRodriguez-yx2dg]

great movie

[@19stalkern]

The woman king was amazing,

[@petermbugua2186]

our Denzel of our generation

[@Laura-sg6ss]

Big up JOHNN💃🏽🥰🤸🏾‍♀️

[@cerberusWAR]

Nigerian boy to the world. Keep pushing Johnny boy!!!

[@doranessysnow]

Egusi and pounded yam Trust me it’s going to knock you out 😂 Not to talk of him eating everything 😂 John do this one ooooo❤⭐️⭐️👑

[@tylerhackner9731]

Awesome

[@spdcrzy]

That Harrison Ford impression is FLAWLESS.

[@nickifresh7362]

First interview I enjoy watching I laugh so hard

[@jl4073]

Love me some gorgeous John Boyega talented movie star wish him much success 🎉❤❤

[@Nickyd2024]

I will be watching all his movies

[@hannsolotx8568]

John should play a young James Bond!

[@eastvandb]

He'd be brilliant, but after having a shitty time in Star Wars, I doubt he wants to commit himself to a franchise for a decade or two.

[@bigtatties]

Sean Connery was 31 and George lazenby was 29 and johns 30

[@1phindy]

He could act as a young Denzel Washington👌

[@DrinkingArt]

You can tell when Jimmy likes his guest and is really curious to know about his life. And who wouldnt like John Boyega. He joined a BLM rally on the street and said I dont care about my career this is whats important. He can act, but its also great to know he's brave and kind.

[@sherifabisiriyu9063]

Soo beautiful

[@NewMessage]

I still want him to open a Bodega.

[@69metersbelow25]

😭

[@michaelmaps2004]

🤣🤣🤣

[@arobyte]

3:05 thats a proper Yoruba accent lol 🤣

[@ellieboa]

John is the best!

[@Black-blood2222]

Blessed John Boyega

[@Fluuuv]

Nigerian food will knock you out, it's true.

[@bluetextbooks]

I want a blue Nigerian robe after watching the Woman King.

[@bluetextbooks]

@Kuba Biskup ok, buy your flag. Do people wear slave flags? Would wearing a slave flag be comfortable as a silk robe?