John Boyega will star as Idris Elba’s son in the new ‘Pacific Rim'

After the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, John Boyega has been cast in Legendary’s Pacific Rim sequel.He will star in the lead role, the son of Idris Elba‘s character from the original film. The plot for the sequel has been kept secret.

 ‘It is undeniable that with all his talent and natural charm, John stands out amongst today’s generation of young leading men,’ said Legendary vice chairman of worldwide production, Mary Parent.

Universal Pictures is said to be distributing the movie in all countries except of China.

The first Pacific Rim, directed by del Toro, hit theaters in July 2013. The film, starring Elba and Charlie Hunnam, earned $411 million worldwide.