When the Star Wars: The Force Awakens cast was finally announced last year, the internet went MAD as director JJ Abrams revealed he’d cast relatively unknown 23-year-old Brit John Boyega as the lead character, Finn.
But it’s not like impending global fame has gone to John’s head – he still lives with his mum and dad in South London, and when heat travels to Girona, in Spain to chat to him for Duel by Pokerstars (a televised poker tournament where John plays footballer Neymar Jnr, launching in December), he’s the most chilled out celebrity we’ve ever met – chatting about his workout schedule, how he’s getting “a lot of love from the lads” (but no women dressed as Princess Leia), and how he went to a Star Wars convention in disguise.
We love him a lot - and if you watch our exclusive video with him (above) we think you will too.
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1 of 12Sam Smith
Can we talk about how GOOD Sam Smith looks, rn? It must be that James Bond theme he's hiding under his belt...
2 of 12Sam Claflin
Even with a dodgy 'tache Sam is fit.
3 of 12David Gandy
Smooth as ever, Monsieur Gandy in your three-piece suit.
4 of 12Chris O'Down
Lovely Chris wore brown brogues with his cool navy suit and a big smile.
5 of 12Damon Albarn
Blur lead man Damon kept things real with battered lace-ups finishing his evening ensemble.
6 of 12Jack Guinness
wink wink* back at ya, babes.
7 of 12James Bay
Simply styled yet oh-so-handsome, Bay is a bae.
8 of 12Paul Rudd
There's something about Paul Rudd that makes us happy. We think it's his face.
9 of 12Samuel L Jackson
You can always rely on Samuel to bring the sleekness. We're glad he ditched the flatcap for the night, too.
10 of 12Nick Grimshaw
Nick missed the black tie theme, rocking up in trainers and a double-grey look. We're not sure about his new short hair 'do. We miss your massive bouff, Grim!
11 of 12Lewis Hamilton
Erm, we don't know where to start. The hir? The lace-up bodice? The shiny suit? It's all too much.
12 of 12Tinie Tempah
A big fan of a jazzy jacket, Tinie looked uber fash.