Jo Malone apologises to actor John Boyega after cutting him out of aftershave ad

John Boyega (Ian West/PA)

British perfume brand Jo Malone has apologised to black actor John Boyega after cutting him out of the Chinese version of an aftershave commercial he helped create.

Jo Malone London said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that the ad, which was designed for Chinese audiences, was a mis-step and has been removed.