Star Wars: The Last Jedi has a difficult road ahead for Finn, as he makes a decision that will change his life forever.
The ex-Stormtrooper was put through the ringer in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, having been nearly killed by a lightsaber jab from Kylo Ren. In today's brand new trailer, our only glimpse of Finn was in a medical containment unit.
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So, what happens when he recovers? John Boyega dropped a few intriguing hints while on stage at the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando on Friday (April 14).
"In The Last Jedi, it's a test for all the characters, but specifically for Finn," Boyega explained. "[Finn] wants to find his place now. Is he gonna be part of the Resistance or is he gonna keep running away from The First Order?"
Throughout the panel, Boyega and director Rian Johnson dropped hints that Finn will have adventures with both Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and new character Rose (Kelly Marie Tran).
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Keeping that in mind, it's safe to say that Finn's injury won't be keeping him down-and-out for very long once the main story of The Last Jedi kicks into gear.
"It's been painful. It's been a process," Boyega admitted. "Finn definitely stood up for himself at the end of Episode VII and caught an injury. He's in recovery but he will be back in The Last Jedi and he's not playing this time."
Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in US and UK cinemas on December 15. Watch the first trailer below:
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