One of the few returning Pacific Rim cast members is Charlie Day, who recently praised the work of DeKnight and the new cast, led by Star Wars: The Force Awakens star John Boyega.
Taking on a new starring role in Pacific Rim: Uprising, Boyega will portray Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba’s Pacific Rim character Stacker Pentecost.
Boyega recently enjoyed a surprise 25th birthday celebration with the rest of the Pacific Rim: Uprising cast, which also includes newcomers like Scott Eastwood and Adria Arjona.
Still, Boyega’s newfound popularity from the Star Wars franchise could change that when Pacific Rim: Uprising hits theaters.