From Stocking Shelves At Toys ‘R’ Us To ‘Star Wars’: Jonny Coyne Is Finally Living His Dream
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- Hollywood & Entertainment From Stocking Shelves At Toys ‘R’ Us To ‘Star Wars’: Jonny Coyne Is Finally Living His Dream By Josh Weiss,
- “There’s no backup plan,” the 68-year-old Mandalorian and Grogu star emphasized over a recent Zoom call. “You can’t have a backup plan in this.
- While struggling to find steady acting jobs, a 30-year-old Coyne stocked shelves at Toys “R” Us, where he reported to a 17-year-old supervisor.
Hollywood & Entertainment From Stocking Shelves At Toys ‘R’ Us To ‘Star Wars’: Jonny Coyne Is Finally Living His Dream By Josh Weiss,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Weiss is a writer covering the nexus of pop culture and Judaism.Follow Author Jun 18, 2026, 05:12pm EDTEnglish actor Jonny Coyne attends the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 14, 2026. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesFor Jonny Coyne, there was never a Plan B in his journey to make it as an actor—no matter the cost.
“There’s no backup plan,” the 68-year-old Mandalorian and Grogu star emphasized over a recent Zoom call. “You can’t have a backup plan in this. The backup plan has got to be, ‘I’m prepared to do anything just to keep working as an actor.’ I’ve done some horrendous jobs trying to keep soul alive."