BLADE RUNNER 2099 Casts Michelle Yeoh In Lead Role; First Plot Details Revealed

BLADE RUNNER 2099 Casts Michelle Yeoh In Lead Role; First Plot Details Revealed

Michelle Yeoh has joined the cast of Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099 in one of two lead roles. We also have some plot details for the sci-fi spin-off...

By MarkCassidy - May 07, 2024 12:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi
Source: Via SFF Gazette

Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is set to lead Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099, which will serve as a sequel to both Ridley Scott's original and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049.

The first plot details for the show have also found their way online (via Daniel Richtman), and the brief synopsis outlines the basic premise of the sci-fi spin-off series.

As previously rumored, the show will be female-led, with Cora (possibly a former Blade Runner) joining forces with a Replicant named Olwen (Yeoh).

"In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived her entire life on the run, a chameleon forced to adopt numerous identities. To secure a stable future for her brother, she assumes one final identity and is forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant who’s confronting the end of her life. The two are pulled into a widening conspiracy that poses an existential threat to a city that’s fighting to be reborn."

Filming is expected to commence later this month.

Shōgun director Jonathan van Tulleken was recently tapped to helm and executive produce the first two episodes. He replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who was originally set to direct before being forced to step away due to a scheduling conflict.

Amazon Studios and Alcon Entertainment are developing the project, with the original sci-fi classic's director, Sir Ridley Scott, on board as an executive producer. Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) will serve as showrunner.

"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," Amazon Studios Head of Global Television Vernon Sanders said in a statement back when the show was announced. "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."

Alcon co-CEOs and co-founders Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson added, "Audiences first discovered Ridley Scott’s brilliant vision for Blade Runner 40 years ago, and since then, it has become one of the most influential science-fiction films of all time. Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up sequel, Blade Runner 2049, then became one of the best reviewed sequels of all time."

With such a lengthy time-jump between this series and Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049, it's highly unlikely that Harrison Ford will reprise the role of Rick Deckard. Ryan Gosling is a possibility, although his Replicant character appeared to die in the closing moments of the 2017 sequel. 

This doesn't mean he couldn't return, of course, but It seems far more likely that the series will introduce a brand-new cast of characters with minor ties to the movies.

What would you like to see from Blade Runner 2099? Drop us a comment down below.

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 5/7/2024, 12:22 PM
No idea who is this person
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 5/7/2024, 12:57 PM
@Malatrova15 - She's like Hunter Schafer, but talented and famous.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 5/7/2024, 1:16 PM
@Lisa89 - hunter is talented and famoys and also brave
RolandD
RolandD - 5/7/2024, 12:25 PM
Female led? Abandon thread.
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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/7/2024, 12:34 PM
Well , we know how some are gonna react to the female led thing…

Oh well , the creative team seems good and the premise is intriguing so I’ll give it a shot (probably should watch the movies first though lol).

Also , adding Michelle Yeoh to a project is never a bad thing imo because she’s always great!!.

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BobbyDrake
BobbyDrake - 5/7/2024, 12:36 PM
Thought this was a Dr. Strange article for a second there!!!
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/7/2024, 12:42 PM
I'm in
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/7/2024, 12:48 PM
Bladerunner + Shogun director = I CAN'T WAIT.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 5/7/2024, 12:49 PM
Nobody watched blade runner when it was Harrison ford and Ryan gosling but if they wanna waste money, more. power to them... I guess
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 5/7/2024, 12:51 PM
She thinks shes Tien!!
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mdwilliamson24
mdwilliamson24 - 5/7/2024, 1:05 PM
Looking forward to this. Really excited for anything expanding the BR universe.

The anime that came out a couple years ago was ok, but didn't seem to elevate to the level of the films.
Hoping 2099 series here can capture that Blade Runner "magic".

Also, Michelle Yeoh is a great addition to this project.
Female led projects can be just as good as any male led if they are done right.
Ella Purnell was fantastic in Fallout.

Let's see what BR2099 can do!
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/7/2024, 1:06 PM
Good for her. That's one hell of a come up since her Kung Fu action movie days.
Elle79
Elle79 - 5/7/2024, 3:27 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - Huh? She hasn't been in anything even close to as good as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. and that includes the ridiculously overrated Everything Everywhere All At Once, which was just decent.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/7/2024, 4:10 PM
@Elle79 - Just your shit opinion bruh.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 5/7/2024, 6:50 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - I don't think it was overrated but I didn't think it was Oscar worthy. Still enjoyed it very much
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/7/2024, 7:25 PM
@Mrtoke - Fair enough
RedSheep
RedSheep - 5/7/2024, 11:51 PM
@Mrtoke - You don't think it's overrated, while also believing it didn't deserve its Oscars?
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 5/8/2024, 12:24 AM
@RedSheep - wtf is your point? Go worry about yourself. Stupid ass question.
RedSheep
RedSheep - 5/8/2024, 12:33 PM
@Mrtoke - LOL what? I thought it was a fair question. You rate it lower than most do. So by definition, you are saying the movie is overrated. I'm not even saying you're wrong. I'm just saying your comment is contradictory.
ThorArms
ThorArms - 5/7/2024, 2:20 PM
Shogun director. Oh hell ya
narrow290
narrow290 - 5/7/2024, 2:46 PM
Man, I am HYPED!! Female led or not! Can we please just tell a good story
Elle79
Elle79 - 5/7/2024, 3:30 PM
As long as it doesn't hit you over head with gender politics, like a lot of modern "female led" garbage, this should be fine. A lot of women (actual biological women), including me, think the incessant pandering has gotten ridiculous and insulting.

grif
grif - 5/7/2024, 3:52 PM
hard pass. [frick] this
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 5/7/2024, 3:56 PM
Being a huge Blade Runner fan, count me in. Take any agenda out of the script and respect the need for good cinematography.

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BeNice123
BeNice123 - 5/7/2024, 4:07 PM
A good (Female) led character. A good director. I am all in. Just dont head in the wrong direction please.
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 5/7/2024, 6:40 PM
Can’t stand her. She’s [frick]ing annoying.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 5/7/2024, 8:58 PM
@TheNewYorker - she acts like she's the shit because she is
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