By Dave McNary

VARIETY

September 18, 2015

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star John Boyega has been selected by the San Diego Film Festival as the recipient of its Rising Star Award.

He will be presented the trophy at Variety‘s Night of the Stars Tribute on Oct. 1 at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in La Jolla, along with previously announced recipients Adrien Brody, Geena Davis and Brit Marling.

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Get your tickets to the Tribute night here: Variety’s Night of the Stars Tribute Tickets