AMAZON PRIME: ’BLADE RUNNER 2099’ GETS A SERIES ORDER!

The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Blade Runner 2099 has been given a greenlight. an AMAZON PRIME ‘Blade Runner’ sequel series with the original film’s director, Ridley Scott, onboard as an executive producer. 

Scott was an executive producer on Blade Runner 2049, in the 2017 sequel directed by Denis Villeneuve. But as the title implies, the new series will propel the story 50 years into the future, which likely rules out the return of Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard.

“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, Amazon Studios’ head of global television. “We are honored to be able to present this continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, and are confident that by teaming up with Ridley, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and the remarkably talented Silka Luisa, Blade Runner 2099 will uphold the intellect, themes, and spirit of its film predecessors.”