Lately, many original films of the years 80-90 have become the target of new financial arrangements.It seems that Blade Runner has not escaped either, the rights to the original film beeing purchased by Warner Bros allowing for the development of prequel and sequel projects in the TV and film mediums.
Blade Runner - based on a book by Philip K. Dick "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" is one of the original films made by Ridely Scott, film that charmed not only the audiences in 1982, Blade Runner beeing a film that has influenced over time many other directors.
With a rare soundtrack from composer Vangelis, the original film had a terrific cast : Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos wich made the world of Philip K. Dick a phenomenon at that time.
Regarding the agreement, Alcon Entertainment co-founders and co-Chief Executive Officers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove stated:
- “We are honored and excited to be in business with Bud Yorkin. This is a major acquisition for our company, and a personal favorite film for both of us. We recognize the responsibility we have to do justice to the memory of the original with any prequel or sequel we produce. We have long-term goals for the franchise, and are exploring multi-platform concepts, not just limiting ourselves to one medium only.”
While a Blade Runner sequel would probably be the first step, a sequel that would allow a new director to make its mark on the franchise, and the return of Harrison Ford as Rick Decker, we think that given the recent obsession of the Hollywood industry is more likely that we will see a prequel with a story before the events of Blade Runner, perhaps a story about those special policeman in the days when business was booming.The fans can enjoy at least one thing : the fact that the film will NOT be re-make.
As for other sequels and TV series, you have to admit that the universe created by Philip K. Dick and perfected by Ridely Scott vision has a lot of potential.
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