In a galaxy far, far away there is a black Stormtrooper. Meanwhile, close, close to home there are people who just can't deal.
Following the debut of the r, some backlash to British actor John Boyega playing a stormtrooper surfaced online.
The 22-year-old actor responded in a classic shut-it-down sort of way!
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"Thank you for all the love and support. The fan mail and fan art has added to my joy! Isn’t it crazy that Star Wars is actually happening. I'm in the movie but as a star wars fan I am very excited! A year is a long time but it will be worth the wait," he wrote in a post on Instagram.
He then addressed those who are taking issue with the diversity of the new "Star Wars" film.
"To whom it may concern… Get used to it. :)" he added.
John Boyega thanks his fans on November 29, 2014 (Instagram)
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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2015.
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