John Boyega Cast as Lead in ‘Pacific Rim 2’

At one point it seemed like all hope of a “Pacific Rim” sequel was dead in the water.  However, things have certainly turned around on the project as the film has a new director and now a up and coming star in the lead.

Deadline has learned that “Star Wars” star John Boyega has been cast as the lead in “Pacific Rim 2.”  According to the site Boyega will play the son of Idris Elba’s character from the first “Pacific Rim.”  As far as I remember, that character never mentioned having a son which makes the father/daughter relationship he had with Mako a bit more interesting.

Guillermo Del Toro directed the first “Pacific Rim”, but this time around the film will be directed by Steven S. DeKnight who is hot off his work on “Daredevil.”  So far there’s no word on whether or not the other actors featured in the original film will be returning, but stay tuned for more.