Amazon has announced they are officially ordering a Blade Runner 2099 series, which will follow the events of the series’ first two films.
As one of the most iconic and beloved sci-fi flicks of all time, Blade Runner has accrued a fandom with undying passion in recent years. Especially following the success of its sequel Blade Runner 2049, the series is now looking to expand well beyond its roots.
From the 2021 anime, to the Blade Runner 2033 video game currently in the works, and now, a full-fledged live-action series set after the events of the two films, there’s plenty to be excited about.
And while it’s early days yet, here’s everything we know about Blade Runner 2099 thus far.
Do we know Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099 plot?
Although the plot is being kept under wraps, it’s a fair guess that the title indicates that this series will take place in 2099. This is 80 years after the events of the original Blade Runner and 50 after the sequel.
From this, it seems very unlikely that any major characters from either the original or sequel – such as Harrison Ford’s Rick Deckard or Ryan Gosling’s K – would appear in this series.
However, the show is likely to follow the same themes as the movies and explore the concepts of free will, environmentalism, and what it means to be truly human.
We will update this space if and when new information is released.
Who is part of the Blade Runner 2099 cast & crew?
Michelle Yeoh has been cast in the leading role for Blade Runner 2099. Variety reporting that Yeoh will play a character named Olwen, described as “a replicant near the end of her life.”
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Other than Yeoh, no other cast members have been announced. Initial report from Variety also state that Blade Runner director Ridley Scott will executive produce the series.
Beyond that, we know director Jonathon van Tulleken of recent Shōgun fame is set to direct the first two episodes of the series. Tulleken steps in for Jeremy Podeswa who was initially tapped for the role, but ultimately passed it over amid scheduling issues.
We will update this space as and when new information is released.
Has Amazon released a trailer for Blade Runner 2099 yet?
There is not yet a trailer for Blade Runner 2099.
For now, here’s the trailers to 2049, to get you up to speed:
We will update this space if and when new information is released.
Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
