The ”Star Wars” actor will open in the production in May
Images have been released showing John Boyega and the cast of Woyzeck in rehearsals.
Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) has adapted Georg Buchner's play, setting it in '80s Berlin during the Cold War.
Joe Murphy will direct the cast which includes Ben Batt, Nancy Carroll, Sarah Greene and Steffan Rhodri.
Woyzeck runs at the Old Vic from 23 May to 24 June with previews from 13 May.