Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic, GP Images/GettyJohn Boyegais remembering his late costarMichael K. Williams.TheStar Warsalum, 30, opened up toEntertainment Tonightabout his upcoming thrillerBreakingand about working with Williams, whodiedof an accidental drug overdose last year.“I actually requested him to be in this movie, and he came through,” he told the outlet at the2022 ESPY AwardsWednesday. “Got paid peanuts just to be a part of the art, so we’ll forever love you, brother.“Boyega added that seeing theBreakingtrailer, which debuted on Wednesday, brought back memories of acting alongside Williams. “To see the trailer today brought back all those emotions and feelings and just being on set with him,” he shared.He added that working with Williams was “incredible.“Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.Based on a true story,Breakingchronicles Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley (Boyega), who is denied support from Veterans Affairs and turns to taking a bank hostage. Boyega revealed that he is getting ready for audiences to see him take the wide range of emotions required for the part.“Breakingis going to be an incredible movie,” he said. “Starring in this movie alongside Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie has been a blessing to me.“He added, “And I’m getting ready to show you lot a little range, show you lot a little somethin' somethin,' you know what I mean?“Williams wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6, PEOPLE confirmed. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” the star’s rep told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.“Breakingis in theaters Aug. 26.
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John Boyegais remembering his late costarMichael K. Williams.TheStar Warsalum, 30, opened up toEntertainment Tonightabout his upcoming thrillerBreakingand about working with Williams, whodiedof an accidental drug overdose last year.“I actually requested him to be in this movie, and he came through,” he told the outlet at the2022 ESPY AwardsWednesday. “Got paid peanuts just to be a part of the art, so we’ll forever love you, brother.“Boyega added that seeing theBreakingtrailer, which debuted on Wednesday, brought back memories of acting alongside Williams. “To see the trailer today brought back all those emotions and feelings and just being on set with him,” he shared.He added that working with Williams was “incredible.“Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.Based on a true story,Breakingchronicles Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley (Boyega), who is denied support from Veterans Affairs and turns to taking a bank hostage. Boyega revealed that he is getting ready for audiences to see him take the wide range of emotions required for the part.“Breakingis going to be an incredible movie,” he said. “Starring in this movie alongside Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie has been a blessing to me.“He added, “And I’m getting ready to show you lot a little range, show you lot a little somethin' somethin,' you know what I mean?“Williams wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6, PEOPLE confirmed. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” the star’s rep told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.“Breakingis in theaters Aug. 26.
John Boyegais remembering his late costarMichael K. Williams.
TheStar Warsalum, 30, opened up toEntertainment Tonightabout his upcoming thrillerBreakingand about working with Williams, whodiedof an accidental drug overdose last year.
“I actually requested him to be in this movie, and he came through,” he told the outlet at the2022 ESPY AwardsWednesday. “Got paid peanuts just to be a part of the art, so we’ll forever love you, brother.”
Boyega added that seeing theBreakingtrailer, which debuted on Wednesday, brought back memories of acting alongside Williams. “To see the trailer today brought back all those emotions and feelings and just being on set with him,” he shared.
He added that working with Williams was “incredible.”
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
Based on a true story,Breakingchronicles Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley (Boyega), who is denied support from Veterans Affairs and turns to taking a bank hostage. Boyega revealed that he is getting ready for audiences to see him take the wide range of emotions required for the part.
“Breakingis going to be an incredible movie,” he said. “Starring in this movie alongside Michael K. Williams and Nicole Beharie has been a blessing to me.”
He added, “And I’m getting ready to show you lot a little range, show you lot a little somethin' somethin,' you know what I mean?”
Williams wasfound deadin his Brooklyn penthouse apartment on Sept. 6, PEOPLE confirmed. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” the star’s rep told PEOPLE at the time. “They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.”
Breakingis in theaters Aug. 26.
source: people.com
