Multimillionaire 'Star Wars' star John Boyega played hard to get in his interview with J.J. Abrams—even though he had just $15 in his bank account.

The article focuses on John Boyega's journey from financial struggle to becoming a prominent actor in the Star Wars franchise. Before landing the role of Finn in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Boyega was nearly broke, spending most of his last money to meet director J.J. Abrams, which he approached with a strategy of appearing busy to create intrigue. His successful audition led to a significant financial turnaround, with earnings estimated between $100,000 and $300,000 for the film, which grossed over $2 billion. Boyega also shares career advice for aspiring actors, emphasizing the importance of understanding the industry and learning from the experiences of others, particularly regarding representation and character portrayals. [Extracted from the article]