John Boyega to Play Car Racing Prodigy in 'The Formula' Movie The 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' actor is set to join Robert De Niro in the upcoming Formula One movie which will be directed by 'The First Purge' helmer. Jan 27, 2021 Gerard McMurray. The plot centres on a Formula One racing prodigy (played by Boyega) who is forced to become a getaway driver in order to save the only family he has left. McMurray is writing, directing and producing the film for his newly formed production company Buppie Productions. See also... De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Berry Welsh are producing alongside Sam Shaw and Ephraim Walker, with Jason Michael Berman serving as an executive producer.