I now believe his TFA enthusiasm isn’t just about finally getting to die.
I do think someone’s goin’ down though. I kinda think it will be Finn… I only doubt this because killing the only black character would create a ton of harsh headlines. So maybe he won’t die, but be badly wounded.
Back a few months ago when those Episode VIII casting rumors about Gina Rodriguez and Tatiana Maslany hit, weren’t they supposed to have gone in for chemistry reads with Boyega? If that was true, it would seem like an indication that he’s sticking around. I don’t think they’ll kill anyone new, at least on the Resistance side (Hux is going to eat it, though). None of them have been around long enough for it to have enough resonance; they’re all worth more to the story alive for now.