Despite admitting “it would make my kids really jealous”, the former England captain appeared a little reluctant to cross lightsabers with Star Wars: The Force Awakens breakout star John Boyega who plays Finn in the movie.
Advertisement
The bold fashion accessory was clearly a nod to Skywalker, who wore the item after he got his hand chopped off by his father, Darth Vader, in The Empire Strikes Back. You want him to think that you’re up to stuff. To be at a point where we’ve auditioned and filmed and release this thing into the world, I feel fantastic.
“To be honest when we go out he gets recognized so much that I’m literally known as Brooklyn’s dad now”, he admitted. “Had an wonderful time meeting you all and again thank you for all the support”, John captioned a video on Instagram. We can only hope that the medieval film has a bit more action.
Advertisement
David accepted the dare and the audience cheered as the two men duked it out in front of other fellow guests, including John’s Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens co-stars Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. “I just continued to do it. Why not?”
