Star Wars' John Boyega will star in the prequel series 'Book of Eli'

John Boyega, known for the trilogy of sequels "Star Wars", will play in the upcoming series based on the film "The Book of Eli", based on the eponymous post-apocalyptic action film of the same name in 2010.

Here's What We Know

The actor became famous for his role as Finn in the Star Wars franchise, starring in "The Force Awakens," "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker."

According to Dedline, Boyega will now appear as the young character played by Denzel Washington in the original "The Book of Eli" film.

The series is being produced by Alcon Entertainment, which is currently only pitching the project to studios, with Gary Whitta serving as writer and creator.

Here's What The Movie Is About

The 2010 film tells the story of Eli, a nomad who must deliver a copy of a mysterious book across an apocalypse-ravaged America.

According to Deadline, the events of the series will take place 30 years before the events of the film, against the backdrop of a nuclear disaster or immediately after. Additional details about the upcoming series have yet to be revealed.

Source: Games Radar