Amazon announced that will release a series of live action films blade runner with Ridley Scott as executive producer. known as blade runner 2099, the series will be a continuation of what was seen in the classic and most recent 1982 film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The project came about after months of rumors and leaks about its existence, one of which came from Scott himself.
blade runner 2099 will be in charge of Silka Louisewhich recently debuted on Apple TV+ with shining girls. Details about the plot or cast of the new series are unknown, it is only known that will be a continuation blade runner 2049. Alcon Entertainment, one of the producers, mentioned that the project is part of the canon.
We are happy to continue our working relationship with our Amazon friends. And we’re thrilled to continue to expand the Blade Runner canon into a new area with the provocative story Silka created.
Alcon managers know that they have a difficult project on their hands, as the 1982 film has a cult following and its sequel was well received. “Together with Silka and our partners Amazon and Scott Free Productions, we look forward to meeting this standard and delighting audiences with the next generation of Blade Runner,” said co-founders Andrew Kosov and Broderick Johnson.
A few months ago, Ridley Scott leaked information that he worked for blade runner 2099
blade runner 2099 one of the darkest secrets industries. Ridley Scott, director of the original film and producer of sequels, admitted in late 2021 that he was working on a series. During an interview with BBCthe director said that they are developing ten episodes to start and that a pilot project and a presentation bible were written.
Subsequently, term It was reported that blade runner 2099 was in priority development at Amazon Studios to premiere as soon as possible on Prime Video. The giant of e-commerce and streaming services would develop a strategy to move quickly. Amazon left Silka Louise in charge of writing and directing the project. showrunnerwhile studying possible production dates.
blade runner 2099 It will be produced by Alcon Entertainment in association with Scott Free Productions and Amazon Studios. Ridley Scott will serve as executive producer. as Michael Green, screenwriter blade runner 2049 and Tom Specialy (Ash vs Evil Dead), who also joined the writing group. Although there is no confirmation yet, maybe Scott will direct some episodes from the new series.
New Amazon series to premiere sooner than we thought
The most recent project related to the franchise, Blade Runner: Black LotusAn HBO Max animated series that is associated with short films 2036 Nexus Dawn D 2048: Nowhere to Run out before the premiere blade runner 2049. It is possible that black Lotus Withlink the latest movie to the new series from Amazon Studios. It is also likely that new shorts or related projects will be announced to serve as a link between the two films and the series.
At the moment release date unknown from blade runner 2099although it shouldn’t be very far away as it is in priority development.
