Finn

Finn is a main character in the upcoming film Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. He will be played by John Boyega. Formerly a First Order stormtrooper, he hijacks a TIE Fighter and crashlands on the planet Jakku. He meets Rey and eventually joins The Resistance.

Trivia

 * Prior to John Boyega's casting in the film, Finn was portrayed as Caucasian in many pieces of pre-production concept art.
 * Actors Ray Fisher and Jack O'Connell were on a shortlist for the role of Finn prior to John Boyega's casting
 * During the global casting call for Episode VII, Finn was referred to as "Thomas" in the audition scripts.