Producers Andrew A. Kosove and Broderick Johnson talk Blade Runner
"The Blade Runner lore is kind of irresistible. And the extraordinary pace of technological advancement since the movie came out means that there are a lot of opportunities to do something fresh."
Andrew A. Kosove also acknowledged the tremendous fan base for Blade Runner, and the challenges in coming up with an original story.
"The risk is not just getting a movie made but coming up with a story that really justifies coming back one to one of the great science-fiction stories. A lot of filmmakers have borrowed from Blade Runner in the intervening years, and we want to make sure we don't look like we're borrowing from the movies that borrowed from it. Coming up with something original on our part is a real threshold issue. We know there are tremendous challenges here."
Blade Runner is set in the year 2019, where Rick Dekkard (Harrison Ford) tracks down "replicants," robots disguised as humans. Since the actual year 2019 isn't too far away, a prequel would likely be set in a year fairly close to the present day. Broderick Johnson revealed that a prequel would be set in an alternate universe.
Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner and it isn't known if he will be involved in these new projects, although Andrew A. Kosove revealed he would like to have the director on board.
"We haven't met Ridley Scott, but the thought of re-engaging with his artistic vision is very exciting, and [him directing] is something we think would be wonderful."
It isn't clear if a Blade Runner prequel or a Blade Runner sequel will come first out of this new deal between Alcon and Warner Bros.
Blade Runner was released June 25th, 1982 and stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh, Daryl Hannah, William Sanderson, Brion James. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.
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Jerome Michael Rogan
Actor and Film Short adventurer "Jerome Michael Rogan" has become Marvelous details below
11 months agoby @Jerome-Michael-RoganFlag
knightofniceniche
Actor "Jerome Michael Rogan" Is Tipped to have a Part in this Sequel,as a Character,within a Team of Blade Runners, on a Perilous mission,On an Off World Recreational Facility.
Locating escaped Replicants,Where the Hunters become the Hunted!
2 years agoby @knightofniceFlag
Andrew Thompson
thats funny i was just thinking about that yesterday when i read about the prequel/sequel news.... he would be great for them....or if he was still around dan obannon but its a shame because he would do justice to this and the alien prequels....
2 years agoby @andrew-thompsonFlag
Dan
http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=31209
So apparently they want Chris Nolan to helm these. Well, good luck with that I say.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Felipe Collazo
I fell in love with Bladerunner when I saw it a few years ago... I wouldn't mind this if they're good, but please don't ruin it with lame money-grabber sequels...
2 years agoby @Felipe-CollazoFlag
The King of Thorns
Good god, no. Why the f*ck are they doing this? It's the definition of unnecessary.
2 years agoby @champion-bescosFlag
watchall
GOD do we really need another Blade Runner movie?........ The first was nothing more than OVERHYPED grapfest. With it's BIG....... Long........ slow....... looks at the city. It was nothing more than a "OH look at my effects" film. Blade Runner: The Final Cut....Longer......Slower......looks at the city. " Look Look see what we can do with our effects now"
2 years agoby @watchallFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
This is a dumb idea
2 years agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
CelluloidDreams
How Dare They Tamper With This Masterpiece!
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
Love "Blade Runer"...but why!??!?!?
2 years agoby @2movieguysFlag
Pjwolsker
they have books that are based as sequels. i wonder if they'll relate to them. i can see them bringing back ford like they did for Bridges in Tron but they have some unknown be the main star
2 years agoby @pjwolskerFlag
The Dark Knight
they better bring back Ford
2 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
m2
I smell 3D : (
2 years agoby @m2Flag
Bernardo de Paiva
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DON`T DO IT!!! Don't touch something that doesnt need too.... =////
2 years agoby @bernardo-de-paivaFlag
Furankisan
Are we finally going to see electric sheep? Bad joke, eh? well this whole thing is a bad joke. And they want a franchise out of this. no shame the old mighty dollar...
2 years agoby @furankisanFlag
nitti21
If this happens, they need a bloody good director and not a by the numbers type like Brett Ratner, or their going to f*cking ruin it.
2 years agoby @nitti21Flag
CUPID
Will i think its is, YEAH.
2 years agoby @cupidFlag
Dan
Blade Runner 2: The Search for More Money.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Ownsin
@cupid This is really not awesome at all! Hollywood stop screwing up good old movies ffs!!!
2 years agoby @ownsinFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Blade Runner 2: Attack of the Replicants
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CUPID
Awesome.
2 years agoby @cupidFlag
thedude-abides
Eh. Get Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford on board, then we'll talk. These people just can't leave a good thing alone anymore.
2 years agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Dan
F*ck this idea.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Let's hope these two dudes back up their statement about getting something original out of it and and what not. While I'm speculative of this, I'll keep a positive attitude about it.
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag