Director Ridley Scott Will Revisit “Blade Runner”
It seems Ridley Scott is looking back to his earlier work with a lot of nostalgia. He is currently working on the upcoming sci-fi movie Prometheus, a prequel of sort to his classic Alien. Now, Deadline reports that Scott has signed up to helm and produce a new installment of his 1982 classic Blade Runner. No script has been written as of yet and Alcon Entertainment producer Andrew Kosgrove predicted that shooting would begin at the earliest in 2013 for a 2014 release. Asked whether or not Harrison Ford would make an appearance, he replied:
“In no way do I speak for Ridley Scott, but if you’re asking me will this movie have anything to do with Harrison Ford, the answer is no. This is a total reinvention, and in my mind that means doing everything fresh, including casting.”
It’s unclear as of yet whether the new movie will be a sequel or a prequel to the original film that was loosely based on the Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? The original took place in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2019 and starred Harrison Ford as Richard Deckhart, a burnt out expert “blade runner” whose main job is to hunt down organic superhuman robots known as “replicants”. However, when he falls in love with one of them, he must fight to keep her from being destroyed.
Upon release, Blade Runner was received with mixed reviews and poor box office performance but the film has since become a huge cult classic. Scott will partner with Alcon Entertainment to produce the film. He is currently working on Prometheus which is set to be released June 8, 2012, with Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Idris Elba, Patrick Wilson and Guy Pearce starring.
Are you a fan of Blade Runner? What do you think?
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I love “Blade Runner”. Although, it’s nothing new about directors remaking their own films. Cecil B. DeMille did it with “The Ten Commandments” although foreign directors remaking their own films into English turns out to be a bad idea.
As far as Ridley Scott doing a remake of his own film, this isn’t the right time to do a remake since we’re in an age of remakes. I don’t think it will work unless he does an entirely radical approach to the story. Still, I’m doubtful because I’d rather see something new.
Well it might not be a remake. It could be a sequel, a prequel, a reboot, or an original set in the same world as Blade Runner (ala Prometheus)
I want to puke.
But I can’t stop crying.
Do you need a hug and a bag? I’m just beyond offended about this news.
I would admit I need a hug, but I dont want to puke on anyone. LOL.
I have yet to see Blade Runner…
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Really Castor?!! Well I recommend you see the original theatrical cut instead of the final cut version. I know some will say you have to see the final cut version but most people seems forget that the original theatrical version was the reason the film gain such a cult following.
As for Scott doing this new version, I don’t know what to think. I love the original dearly, hopefully Scott can come up with a new concept.
Ha..ha.. that’s what Ted said to me when I hadn’t seen it. I forgot which cut I had seen though, so I might have to borrow the BD from you again, Ted
If I remember correctly, I suggested you see the theatrical cut. All of the cuts aren’t that different from one another but I always tell people to see the original cut before diving into the final cut.
I’d go straight to the Final cut. Otherwise you’d HAVE to watch it twice. I do think they’re a lot different.
Definitely a movie everyone should see though. Its awesome. A Sci Fi / Noir Classic. One of my favorite films ever.
Thanks for the recommendation! I will check it out on Netflix shortly.
Just saw the film for the first time a couple months ago. Very interesting, always perplexing, and occasionally straining into an exercise of style over substance.
Need to re-watch, but it is a hauntingly beautiful picture.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Why would they even think of doing that? Leave it be.
Cash hungry bassa’s
I was never a big “Blade Runner” guy, but I can certainly understand why if someone was they would be upset over this development. (On the other hand, I think “Alien” is the quintessential horror movie, so there’s that.) What’s going on with Ridley? Has he run out of ideas? Is he having a late-life crisis? Is he trying to right some wrong that only exists in his mind?
It seems odd that he would do this now. ‘Blade Runner’ has gone through several cuts as it is. Maybe this is due to Scott’s newfound love of 3D?
I just came in my pants a little bit.
Not because of Blade Runner, but Prometheus. That cast!
I really enjoyed Blade Runner, but to remake or reboot it is just stupid. But typical of Hollywood. It’ll start happening again and again and there’s nothing we can do about it. Sorry for all the pessimism, but it’s true.
I’m interested in Prometheus, and I’m going to try and keep an open mind at this point on the Blade Runner film, but this doesn’t sound like a great idea.
Quite excited about this sequel, a friend told me about it today. Not sure where he can go from the original but I am interested to find out.
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