Star Wars actor John Boyega has signed a deal with Netflix to develop film projects focused on West and East Africa.
His production company, UpperRoom Productions, will make non-English language films with the streaming service.
The 27-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as stormtrooper Finn, said he was "thrilled" to develop "feature films focused on African stories".
Announcing the news on social media, Boyega said, "I am thrilled to announce that my production company, UpperRoom Productions, will be partnering with Netflix International, to develop a slate of non English feature films."
I am thrilled to announce that my production company, UpperRoom Productions, will be partnering with Netflix International, to develop a slate of non English feature films. https://t.co/n0xUlLqRaO
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 10, 2020
The film projects will have a "focus on West and East Africa" and will "further our investment in the continent while bringing unique African stories to our members both in Africa and around the world," Netflix said.
Netflix aired its first African original, the six-part drama Queen Sono, last month.
