Harrison Ford Set To Return For ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel That Denis Villeneuve Will Direct

Harrison Ford will reprise his role as Rick Deckhard in a sequel to “Blade Runner.” Alcon Entertainment announced the news in a press release, while also touting that Denis Villeneuve (“Prisoners”) would replace Ridley Scott in the director’s chair. Scott, who directed the acclaimed first film, is still on board as executive producer.

According to the press release, the story for the new film will pick up “several decades” after the conclusion of 1982’s “Blade Runner.” Production is expected to start in the summer of 2016.

The Huffington Post