Villeneuve Talks Blade Runner 2

Good news if you’re a Blade Runner fan.  And let’s face it, are you a real manly man if you’re not? Harrison Ford will return as Deckard in a sequel that is indeed moving forward.  The film will be helmed by Prisoners director Dennis Villeneueve.

Some of us wondered what prompted Villeneuve to take this project on.  Speaking to Collider, Villeneuve speaks;

“When I heard that Ridley Scott wanted to do another movie in the Blade Runner universe, at first my reaction was that it’s a fantastic idea, but it may be a very bad idea. I’m among the hardcore fans of Blade Runner. Blade Runner is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s a movie that is linked with my love and passion for cinema.”

One of Villeneuve’s main concerns was the possibility of tainting the brand, but he appears ready for the challenge.

“I’m totally aware of the huge challenge. It’s a risk I know that every single fan who walks into the theater will walk in with a baseball bat. I’m aware of that and I respect that, and it’s okay with me because it’s art. Art is risk, and I have to take risks. It’s gonna be the biggest risk of my life but I’m okay with that. For me it’s very exciting; it’s just so inspiring, I’m so inspired. I’ve been dreaming to do sci-fi since I was 10 years old, and I said ‘no’ to a lot of sequels. I couldn’t say ‘no’ to Blade Runner. I love it to much, so I said, ‘Alright fuck it, I will do it and give everything I have to make it great.’”