ST John Boyega (Finn) in Episode IX

I'm guessing the twists will be turned into faux locs for IX. Symbolic of Finn's newfound freedom of expression now that he's had some time away from the First Order?

 

They should let him take his shirt off in Ep IX. Dude is jacked!

 

Take Erik Killmonger's suit



Change the colors (White undershirt/brown or black cargo pants), and add a 'bomber' jacket

 

I'm...kind of down with that.

 

Just give him light updated Mandalorian-like gear/armor. I'm glad TLJ ditched the hand me down jacket because I thought it looked really redundant with Poe's look. As a matter of fact his whole outfit at the beginning of TLJ did. Now I did like the FO jacket over the Resistance shirt, because it gave him a more refined and unique look. Plus, it adds an element of personal meaning given his time with the FO. It's a reminder of what he could have been had stayed with them.

 

The awkward phase of his hair growth is hardly awkward at all. They look pretty good. I don't have dreadlocks myself but I'm awfully jealous.

 

I would recommend avoiding Mandalorian gear, or at the very least not make it the dominant aspect. I think things work better if you get the sense that Finn has built his own identity after spending time working with various cultures against the First order. Like Imply that his hairstyle comes from his time working with Mandalorian commandos, while his gear comes from his time fighting with the Chiss, and his clothing is of corellian make etc. Ideally his clothes should reflect the traveling, fighting and growing he's done over the years.

Heck, I'd even recommend that he wear a necklace (gift from Rey) that has a Kyber crystal attached to it. A reminder to him from her that the force connects all things and that distance is no barrier to the closeness such bonds provide.

 

I like this idea, but I wouldn't avoid Mandelorian armor entirely... it is legendary for a reason. Any pieces he would acquire would, likely, need to be earned in some way, however; given the importance as a symbol of the Mandalorian culture.

 

I didn't mean it had to be full-on Mandalorian gear just similar to it. Really, I just want him to have cool looking gear that's unique to him instead of your standard Resistance jacket, pants and boots.

 

I hear that! The resistance troop gear is really boring. I don't even want regular troopers wearing it, LOL. It would be nice if he developed a visual style over the course of the trilogy. I like the Poe jacket; though I don't think that Jacket should in any way define him or his look.

 

Not me. I'll take Twilight-level shirtless scenes with Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Domnhall Gleeson, and hell even Mark Hamill can even get in on it.

I don't judge nor discriminate.

 

Ugh, I think I'm done with shirtless scenes in this trilogy. Especially twilight style bs. I originally didn't mind the idea. I welcomed it. But I think 8 ruined that for me. Unless we wanna be "equal" and start having Rey, Rose and 'Mara' kick butt in tight costumes that show stomach.

Which I don't think anyone would be okay with.

I don't think I need anymore shirtless scenes unless it's Finn waking up next to his LI like Anakin and Padme in RotS. Something serious that shows how far he's come. John still looks perfectly hot in whatever outfit he wears. Something about that hair did it for me completely.

But other than that I don't want shirtless scenes for the sake of shirtless scenes, or turning them into "eye candy." It would be pretty hypocritical if you ask me.

 

I really hope Finn is out from under the crowded Resistance umbrella in IX. I can't imagine our supposed male lead having much of an arch if he has to split time with Poe and Rose again and possibly Lando, 'Caro' and Keri Russel's character and BB8 for that matter. That's six characters right there alone, seven if you count Leia. The fact that his time and relevance was trimmed so much sharing with just Poe, Rose and Holdo has me a little worried.
While we're at it, let's all hope Abrams gives us some concrete and exciting info regarding Finn's arch before the movie comes out. I'm already tired of reading all about how Kylo is going to be redeemed and he and Rey are going to team up again to take on the KOR while Finn is going to...wait for it...do something with Poe or Rose for the Resistance. Probably another infiltration. Like, can the guy breathe and do something important by himself for a change that doesn't involve him being "Resistance stock character #3"? Can he fight some of the KOR or is that going to be one of those Jedi exclusive things again?

 

I don't think it'd be that bad for Finn to be in a story line for Poe. Finn saving Poe is partly what made the premise of the character interesting: a stormtrooper risked his life to save a member of the Resistance. The very premise of Finn's story benefits from Poe's presence. When people critique him as becoming comic relief in TFA, it is after his story is broken up from Poe. In TLJ, where he didn't spend time the core of his story with Poe, he is criticized as being useless, a joke, etc.

Ergo, logically, Finn being with Poe will lead to a good Finn story. It's always when they're separated that Finn is said to suffer thematically. But when he's with Poe, his story improves.

 

Where does Rose fit into your version of IX?

 

Except the women....

 

I think he looks great with that hair. Hope his Episode 9 look is something like that.

 

I don't think you can know what I was or wasn't planning to do with your response. We haven't had this discussion before, and you happen to be wrong in your guess about how I'll react.

And there is no "game". I don't think my question was unreasonable. I felt that TLJ was trying to set up Finn/Rose as a future couple but you appear to be expecting Finn/Rey which left me to wonder where you see Rose.

If you'd prefer not to answer though, that's fine, I'll respect that.

 

I think/hope JJ will see TLJ as setup for a Finn/Rose romance about as much as RJ viewed TFA as setup for a FinnRey romance.

 

I'd prefer Finn and Rey to develop their purpose in life together rather than Rose.