John Boyega - "Breaking" | The Daily Show

“I need to sort me out first.” Actor and producer John Boyega discusses portraying a Marine Veteran with PTSD in “Breaking”, working with legends Michael K. Williams and Viola Davis, and why he decided to take a break and work on himself just as his career was taking off. #DailyShow #Comedy
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[@AnnemarieMusawale]

I just love how all my African brothers and sisters are out here winning. Thriving not surviving. Keep it up guys.

[@LuckDragonLair]

Amen!

[@djoetma]

Is there like a shared African sympathy? I mean, South Africa and Nigeria aren't really close in any kind of way.

[@chidumebiarukwe6436]

@@djoetma it’s just African recognizing African. We don’t have much in common

[@paddymcelligott5375]

Great actor and one of my favourite interviewers, pretty sure one of them is English though

[@jonathanperry8331]

@@paddymcelligott5375 John boyega was born and raised in Britain. Trevor Noah was born and raised in South Africa.

[@claytonhider7175]

John always gives me a British Denzel Washington vibe.

[@chishalakabwe6231]

Duuude! I literally wanted to say this

[@oluekundayo4232]

Boy, did i think it was just me seeing this!

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

I was thinking, if anyone plays Denzel in his biopic, it has to be John Boyega!

[@cannonstreetstudios8167]

Yes! he looks more like him than this son does!

[@adeolaoni4715]

I came here to see if it's just me.

[@bloompatrickk]

The fact that he’s Nigerian 🇳🇬💚 and making us proud. Love this guy and love this show!>>>

[@olayinkaoyo]

Yes, indeed! 🇳🇬

[@praiseafonja2295]

To the world 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@ekenesamuel9004]

Naijaaaaaaaa!

[@isiakakabir2958]

Naija!!!

[@ripleyr9792]

There's something about this interview that had me smiling Kool Aid style. 😀 TY Trevor Noah and John Boyega

[@stevenmmape6561]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣you got me man..

[@D_Ella1269]

Best description of a smile I've ever read. Instantly understood & accurate af.

[@YSQ300]

Yes! Me too. When he said Trevor Trevor Trevor I was just smiling big.

[@Fifthelement203]

Fa real

[@elephantintheroom4202]

I was grinning from ear to ear the whole time as well.

[@Native_Creation]

So much great energy here. John Boyega is such an inspiration and role model. I feel like Disney owes him his own Star Wars series, but done right.

[@collinharrison7821]

Nah they ain’t going to Disney plus him

[@shan4b]

Attack The Block is a movie I can watch over and over and not get tired of watching. I'm so proud of his growth.

[@TimeBreakPictures]

There will be a second part which is in the works already. (oh sorry, he even says so later in the interview)

[@darthevol5734]

I love that movie too

[@ogone1465]

Probs & Mayhem

[@mae__]

That brotherly love, appreciation and mutual respect was wholesome

[@roseibanga7151]

John just had to throw in a bit of pidgin English and the Nigerian accent. I love my people 🇳🇬, no matter how successful, they never forget who they are. Thanks Trevor for bringing these Africans to your show and making positive impact on the African continent. You are truly remarkable.

[@NomsLoots]

I cracked up 🤣😂

[@swashbuckler8723]

I love the African art that Trevor is highlighting. There is so much more to the industry than just Hollywood.

[@tabiforking6501]

John Boyega to me is like a miniature Denzel Washington. They don't just resemble physically but he is literally walking in the shoes of acting prowess of the legendary Denzel

[@agnesstokes1078]

I love how he brings such interesting people on his shows not just comedy but people making real changes

[@christygoward5860]

Yes!! 😀😀

[@oladotunmekuleyi83]

when he switched to the Nigerian accent 😂😂😂

[@Tessitura9]

America is beautiful. We have a mainstream talk show with a South African native host interviewing a Nigerian Brit. Love it.

[@chidumebiarukwe6436]

The Nigerian accent came out 😂 🔥

[@ehisamas7957]

“I beggeed him”

[@commonsense571]

Bless them both. To all Veterans: We Never Forget🌹 🌹Not Ever🌹

[@LuckDragonLair]

Thank you, it's appreciated. :)

[@emperortimothyjatto6686]

proud Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 in the house like this let know ourselves

[@bloompatrickk]

We here!🇳🇬💚

[@nemi-mout1874]

Ha... Shouldn't it be about the British-Nigerians "in the house"... Ehn?!?

[@emperortimothyjatto6686]

@@nemi-mout1874 we Nigeria are a very proud Nation that Don't like to share our sons and daughters with any nation in the world.

[@nemi-mout1874]

@@emperortimothyjatto6686 as a Nigerian in naija I think you are full of it😏

[@amehka5416]

@@emperortimothyjatto6686 you're not sharing him because he was born in the UK.

[@avwise4565]

Loved.."I twiddled my toes in my little furry socks" priceless and we should all take a moment to enjoy that feeling🙏🏽🥰🥰

[@katherinebuehler5146]

love to see how he hugs the guests - let's you know if he's friends with them or not.

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

Nah It's a generational thing

[@TriniCanoAdventures]

I've only seen one guest (technically a couple) not greet Trevor...not even a handshake. And it took his charm & natural interview skills to open the couple up by the end of the segment.

[@nocap2687]

@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993 😀 You're not wrong.

[@topper1212]

He always gets excited to when African guests come on....

[@nocap2687]

@@topper1212 And you're not wrong too 🤗

[@emekaonelum7045]

"I begged him!!!!!!"... John Boyega still has that Nigerian accent..😅

[@onifemiisaac9319]

Very konk!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@umarbentley4953]

It's a nice hybrid of nigerian,british and a tiny bit of American accent.

[@hunibunny]

I have loved this kid since "Attack The Block". We call him "Baby Denzel" lol. Very talented and inspiring, a man who stands up for his people. I love him to pieces and will always give him his 👑 while he's here to wear it. 💖💖

[@annamariehudlin9211]

Ikr he so reminds us of Denzel and he looks so much like him

[@ramzap7]

The energetic exchange between these two beautiful brothers is truly amazing; black man joy on full display!

[@jgales2987]

Awww their broship is so cute!

[@LukeLM]

Love boyega man, the guy gives off incredible energy, truly wish him the best

[@Dlucian7]

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@MrCarlBackhausen]

Yeah! He is fantastic

[@martinwettig8212]

John is brilliant, hope to see much more of him.

[@justtrust426]

Mr. Boyega seems like a very smart, kind and grounded man. Best to you sir!

[@sibamboportraits]

I think John Boyega would do a perfect Denzel Washington biopic. They have such a huge resemblance

[@Greyareas27]

Surely he'd do a great job, but Denzel's son is a great actor too.

[@lisbethqk8923]

I say this all the time. He even has some of his mannerism.

[@deathblossomrede8624]

John Boyega is truly so talented and seems like such a genuine and nice guy. He deserves all the awards!

[@lesliea.6440]

One of the most genuine interviews ever. I love this exchange equal level of talent and respect between two brilliant individuals. Honest, direct, funny and inspiring.

[@zee7130]

Wow!! Didn’t know he protrayed the character Bryan. He didn’t even have a British accent. He is an amazing actor. Thanks for playing the role. You knocked it out the park.

[@muferihatabduljelil3518]

Just love Trevor brings all these great artists to his show! Bug ups to John!!!

[@MakeMathEasyWith-Con]

LOVE THE JOHN INTERVIEW!!!!!!👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯👏🏽💯🌹👏🏽🫶🏽

[@nwadi6408]

Love me some him. Beautiful brother. Hugs from Brooklyn.

[@osadebamwenosamwonyi9389]

I like the way he said I begged him. Nigeria

[@JoSih]

“I begged him” 😂😂😂.

[@supersteve1585]

Disney did him no justice. Love that he is open as possible of what he feels about the work he did with them,😀

[@22221mm]

He's so handsome!!!

[@thee.amberb]

Love Boyega! Extreme talent and can’t wait to work with him!

[@umarbentley4953]

And a very bright engaging personality too.

[@olubukonla7352]

I LOVE THIS DUDE. No, FOR REAL. Love is even too small of a word for it, actually...🥰😍🤩

[@BigCera]

Trevor is so intelligent. He puts in so much work in research before every interview… love him ❤️

[@SKBLION]

Two wholesome guys having an awesome moment. Love it!

[@omoneogie3577]

Nigerians representing positively in all spheres of life. That's great!!

[@amehka5416]

That can be said about any nationality.

[@mlggamer5296]

I hope Breaking gets the awards or appreciation that it deserves and I hope Michael K Williams gets a posthumous award

[@mlggamer5296]

This guy man love John boyega I wish they had given more for Finn I'd love to see his story go on.

[@oladotunmekuleyi83]

disney were just being racist, Finn started off looking like the protagonist like the face franchise and they just sideline his character

[@mlggamer5296]

@@oladotunmekuleyi83 I don't think they were being racist or we wouldn't have any black characters in Star wars or any Marvel films. I just think that it was just a story that was written poorly that's what it was

[@29jgirl92]

Great interview, great chemistry between the two!

[@abbysotomi2457]

❤️ this young man! Great job Trevor, ‘another banger’

[@nkululekonazo5755]

The bromance between Trevor and John is amazing .... shoutout to Nigeria and South Africa.😜☺️

[@shards0fwords]

What a cool dude

[@MonkyDollqueen]

When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.

[@aliyum8455]

WOW!!! Two CLEARLY very intelligent people. So much content within just a few minutes. TREVOR may just be the best interviewer on TV, in the world, right now. JOHN always has GEMs too. Salute!

[@joannejohnson7006]

What a great show! Looking forward to the movies 🍿

[@efeoduduba2499]

That John Boyega got a crazy swag 🔥

[@stella-marisoscar5839]

Always proud! Great vibes! Love J Boyega's energy and sense of humor. Thank you Trevor my man.

[@mlggamer5296]

I appreciate celebrities like him who encourage balance you know especially cuz America is known for like a lot of work and workaholism so you kinda have to learn to find balance you know take a break every so often

[@ilqrd.6608]

Why are you spamming this thread dude?

[@rachelauguste]

I can’t help but think back to Trevor’s recent interview with Daniel Kaluuya when they talked about the difference between Nigerian, Ugandan, and South African personalities 🤣

[@neosomaliana]

Was it Daniel Kaluuya or Burna boy?

[@rachelauguste]

@@neosomaliana It was with Daniel

[@umarbentley4953]

Daniel Kaluuya is another class act.For some reason these afro brits comes across as incredibly nice and gentlemany,we complain that they get the roles more than their American counterparts but I think reason being is they're personalities and work ethic is contagious.

[@mokgadimabela1166]

3:10-3:14 knocked me out 😂

[@Deerych]

He is such an engaging positive force in the world. Glad he is getting more exposure.

[@juschill1]

You can tell Denzel is one of his favorite actors.

[@karenchambers5850]

I love the brotherly love!

[@topetee_baba4359]

Such a powerful actor, the preview alone got my eyes wet

[@ebubechiibegbula5968]

John Boyega the next Denzel Washington....

[@christiantheimprovguy1769]

I love everything about this interview! Yes, yes, yes!

[@JeanetteMoseneke]

I love how Trevor & team are deliberate and intentional about show casing #BlackExcellence 🙌🏽

[@johnadedayobamideleadegboyega]

Thanks for your comment

[@ZaniinaN3690]

John Boyega always reminds me of Mohammad Ali & Denzel Washington in one with a british accent!🔥👍🏽

[@myfatherschild5820]

I love I love I LOVE THIS SHOW🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤❤❤

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

I am just grinning 😀😃, at my screen listening to this interview! Love both of you John B & Trevor N.... John you going places my man💪🏾🤞🏽

[@ZaniinaN3690]

Amazing Interview. J Boyega is such a vibrant person.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

4:24 "You _hab_ motee _vay_ shun!" 😆😆😆

[@marjoriemckenzie4092]

John’s accent is everything! Great interview! 😊🙌👌

[@hereverydayadventure]

Love the energy in this clip

[@eshatubes]

His Energy is infectious!

[@Alfareon]

john boyega is a real role model

[@peteroluwafemi4065]

I love the energy at the end.

[@ronalddacres9646]

He's Our Denzel.. Repping the UK..👍🏾

[@Marx1684]

I think John Boyega may go down as one of the best in history before he closes his eyes.

[@Nate-hw1nc]

He could play young Denzel Washington!!

[@staciewagner7653]

Love him so much!

[@africanandproud6792]

John Boyega looks like a fun guy. I don’t drink but I wouldn’t mind to grab a beer with this guy.

[@kings_chronicle592]

This guy is the new Denzel I swear .John boyega the boss

[@immaculatetola]

John Boyega is awesome ,I think Jimi (who acted as Oba Ade from Oyo should be interviewed)

[@lutaayam]

I love the Nigerian accent at 3:12

[@Bobesboy5724]

I AM GETTING DEZEL WASHINGTON VIBE WITH THIS GUY.

[@koolmoe1971]

He gives me the feeling as if Denzel has passed the torch to him. And he just so happens to look like him to.

[@bw13579_]

GREAT INTERVIEW 👍 LOVE HOW JOHN BOYEGA MAKE TREVOR, LOL 😆 TWO AMAZING MEN 👏

[@akinniyivictor1801]

The handshake at the end

[@kizitoonyebuchi9695]

Omo naija 🫶🏽 🇳🇬

[@cujo7758]

Noah, you showcase the diversity and talent of us Africans and we salute you. We are probably the least monolithic people on the planet.

[@taras.2035]

Love Boyega🔥! Great interview 👍🏽!

[@deborahblackshear3325]

Beautiful interview Trevor and John Boyega

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Yes yall!

[@Jonbwriter]

And that is why I loved him in The Force Awakens.

[@chinoisachebe975]

That last handshake, at the end, had some fufu vibration...

[@bgenesisthomas9146]

That was that African Brother Love shake!😜😜😜

[@luisaespinoza9509]

This right here woooooow. Genuine support and respect for one another :)

[@sharongold6305]

It's the way Trevor was pronouncing Boyega for me😂😂😂, Great Energy and intelligent conversation 😍

[@johnchiwila7567]

These guys really enjoyed the interview 🤧

[@cjpips]

Man Veterans def need more incentives and help if you've served at least a full term. Full benefits.

[@MichaelMartinYapNational]

Even His Mannerisms are Denzel Washington Like. This Man is Amazing and Talented

[@justhuman1722]

Yesssss🇳🇬❤️❤️💕

[@tumeloemmanuel4273]

That ws a great interview❤🔥

[@gideonadeyemi9602]

This is super interesting seeing this great individuals together. Keep making us proud.

[@compwiztricks4223]

I just watched the movie 'Breaking' last night and I am seeing this interview.