Blade Runner 2

[Moedred]

Rumor:

Twitch has learned that Harrison Ford has entered into early talks to join the new Blade Runner. While this is still very early stages and it is quite possible that things won't work out the obvious implication is that what we are looking at is not a reboot but a direct sequel to the original.

Denied:

"It is absolutely patently false that there has been any discussion about Harrison Ford being in Blade Runner."

"What Ridley does in Prometheus is a good template for what we’re trying to do. He created something that has some association to the original Alien, but lives on its own as a standalone movie." Asked point blank if Ford could resurface, Kosove said: "In advance of knowing what we’re going to do, I supposed you could say yes, he could. But I think it is quite unlikely."

[Montana Smith]

It would be safe to assume, looking at Harrison, that Deckard outlived Rachael no matter what cut this one followed.

I suppose there's no reason why he couldn't appear as a retired version of himself, but it may look like a shoe horn if Ridley's Prometheus-style intentions are true.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Harrison had a hell of a time making Blade Runner anyway (meaning one of the worst acting experiences he ever had.) It was hell on him... it would take a hell of a lot to get him in a movie like this again with Ridley. I don't think Harry would do it.

[Finn]

Originally Posted by Montana Smith

It would be safe to assume, looking at Harrison, that Deckard outlived Rachael no matter what cut this one followed.

Those were my first thoughts as well.

Unless, of course, it's a prequel and he's playing the original.

[phantom train]

The original '82 Blade Runner is an iconic sci-fi classic, and works perfectly as a stand-alone film. There is no reason why this should have a sequel.

[Montana Smith]

Originally Posted by phantom train

The original '82 Blade Runner is an iconic sci-fi classic, and works perfectly as a stand-alone film. There is no reason why this should have a sequel.

It does stand very well alone, but for those who want more K. W. Jeter wrote three sequels. I don't know if anything from them could feature in Ridley's new vision as I still haven't gotten round to reading them.

[Moedred]

Ridley Scott on Ford: "I’m not sure that that’s going to be a story point, so I don’t know. But if it were, nothing would please me more. Honestly."

[Moedred]

Ridley Scott: "It’s not a rumour – it’s happening. With Harrison Ford? I don’t know yet. Is he too old? Well, he was a Nexus-6 so we don’t know how long he can live [laughs]. And that’s all I’m going to say at this stage."