The cast of Blade Runner 2099 grows, as the Prime Video adaptation has added eight actors to an ensemble that includes Michelle Yeoh.
, and Daniel Rigby will all appear as series regulars. Johnny Harris , Amy Lennox , Sheila Atim , and Matthew Needham will be featured in recurring guest roles.
Although character details remain under wraps, there is some information known about who Yeoh will be playing. The Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once actress will portray Olwen, described as a replicant that’s nearing the end of her life. Blade Runner 2099 is currently in production in Prague, with plans to also film in Barcelona.
The project has taken some time to reach audiences. It was first announced by none other than Ridley Scott, who directed the original movie, in November 2021. Amazon later announced that the series was in development as of February 2022. Blade Runner 2099 was then formally greenlit in September 2022. It follows Prime Video’s foray into genre television of all stripes, including the sci-fi Outer Range, the horror anthology Them, and the superhero satire The Boys.
“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 boss Vernon Sanders said in a statement when the project received an official series order.
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