John Boyega says saying ‘yes to everything’ took a mental toll early in his career: ‘It’s tiring and it’s stress’

John Boyega is in a galaxy of his own making.

The Star Wars star, 30, has been working nonstop since his role in the global franchise catapulted him to superstardom. In a new interview with Men’s Health, the British-born son of Nigerian immigrants opened up about how that work ethic eventually took a toll on his mental health.

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