'Blade Runner' sequel officially titled, 'Blade Runner 2049'

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By Darian Scalamoni

               The Blade Runner sequel has been in the news very often lately as final details and castings are being announced but as of now, the film is set to be released one year from today. To mark that glorious occasion, Warner Bros. has officially released the title of the movie which is Blade Runner 2049. The original Blade Runner took place in November of 2019 so it seems that by the title, this movie will take place thirty years after the events of the first.

            Unfortunately, other than the title reveal, not much else is known about the upcoming sequel. Warner Bros.’ press release specifically stated that “Story details are not being revealed.” Which leaves us just with the cast and crew as of now.

            Blade Runner 2049 is set to star Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Ana de Armas, Mackenzie Davis, Barkhad Abdi, David Dastmalchian, Lennie James, Dave Bautista and Harrison Ford returning as Rick Deckard. Along with that the film will be produced by the director of the first Blade Runner, Ridley Scott and will be directed by Denis Villeneuve who previously directed Prisoners, Sicario and is directing the upcoming sci-fi film, Arrival. Roger Deakins will also handle the cinematography.

            Check out a photo below of Villeneuve, Scott, Ford and Gosling hanging out on set in anticipation for this movie!