It seems that things have been quiet over the proposed Blade Runner sequel, and now a big lump of interesting news has landed. Hampton Fancher, one of the scripters of the original film is now talking with Sir Ridley on what they should do with the sequel. The only news so far is that (obviously) the film will take place “some years” after the original one.
At least we already know that this will indeed be a sequel, rather than a prequel or some kind of side story* that they’re making. So let’s hope Sir Ridley and Fancher can put together a great film, as the original is a classic sci-fi masterpiece. Personally it’s one of the few films I consider to be perfect, and something I tend to watch at least once a year.
So lets keep our eyes and ears open for more news. Perhaps they’ll also be able to get David Webb Peoples on board.
*Paul W.S. Anderson’s underrated Soldier, scripted by David Webb Peoples has been said by the writer to “take place in the same universe” as Blade Runner, and that at some point (I’ve never noticed it the several times I’ve seen the film) a Spinner makes an appearance in the junkyard where the film is set.
source: deadline
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This is exciting news. Though, I have to disagree with you about Soldier- it is not underrated, but a disapointing mess. Great script, great lead actor-disapointing results. If it had been directed by Sir Ridley or Fincher, this film would be a modern classic. Instead, it is a disapointing, slow mess-this lies at the hand of Anderson since Russel brings his A-game( as always) and Peoples script was fairly good. Whatever works, works inspite of Anderson.
Yep, if I remember right, it’s mentioned that Kurt Russel’s character in soldier is a Tanhauser Gate veteran.
I really hope Ford comes back for this – replicant or not (and personally I never bought that he was replicant in the first place).
I’m surprised anyone calls Blade Runner a perfect film. I love it a great deal, but would call it far form perfect. Alien is a perfect film. Balde Runner is a flawed great film with a lot of great pieces that end up being better than their final sum.
Flawed or not, Blade Runner is one of the greats. Like Rene I have to whip it out every once in a while and watch it — along with Dangerous Days, now.
Do your friends and neighbors complain when you “whip it out every once in a while?”
Of course not — it’s like when the briefcase opens in Pulp Fiction.
There is a computer screen showing kurt russell’s combat history in soldier,
Battle at Tannhausser gate and Shoulder of Orion are quite visible. Always
thougth was just a nod to Blade Runner. Never saw the Spinner though.
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