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Star Wars Celebration may018 Archivesin the past, but what went down at the global gathering of fans still has the capacity to surprise us.

Case in point: This video of John Boyega photobombing fans at a photoshoot on the convention floor. They have no idea the Force Awakensand Last Jedistar is standing right there -- and their reactions when they find out are priceless.

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The photoshoot, and the video, were in the service of Force For Change, Lucasfilm's charity effort for children. Fans were told they'd simply be taking a picture with a couple of First Order troopers and a movie original BB-8.

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Come for the heartwarming moments of revelation and the feelings of representation; stay for the dabbing with BB-8.

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Force For Change is currently running a contest that will let fans appear in the Han Solo movie or party on the red carpet for the Last Jedipremiere this December.

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