We’ve heard a lot about Warner Bros.‘Untitled Blade Runner Projectlately, since directorDenis Villeneuvehas been busy promoting his new thrillerSicario. The filmmaker revealed last week that he wants to honorRidley Scott’s originalBlade Runner, while bringing something new to the iconicsci-fistory. It was confirmed back in May that legendary cinematographerRoger Deakinshas come aboard theUntitled Blade Runner Project, reuniting withDenis Villeneuveafter their work onSicarioand 2013’sPrisoners. During an interview withCollider, Roger Deakins revealed that, while he loves the original film, this follow-up won’t necessarily have the same visual style.
“I think the look of the film is an organic process. You don’t just look at the script and it comes in your head. While I think the original film is wonderful, this is not the original film… visually it doesn’t have to be anything like the original. It has to stand by itself, and its particularscriptand its particular story. The original was wonderfully shot, but to me, the most powerful thing about the original film is the death of, what’s the actor’s name…Rutger Hauer’s death in the rain with the white pigeon. And then you watch the documentary about the making of the film and realize that was all something that was kind of created on the day.”
Roger Deakinsis arguably one of the best cinematographers in the business, racking up an impressive 12 Oscar nominations over a 40-year career. The one genre he hasn’t tackled yet, though is sci-fi, andDenis Villeneuverevealed last week that it took him “about 2.5 seconds” to convinceRoger Deakinsto come aboard. The cinematographer revealed that the material he’s often offered is more “science-fantasy” than true science-fiction, and that he jumped at the chance to work onBlade Runner 2.
“I’ve always wanted to do a science-fiction film, but the things I’ve been asked to do, I consider more science-fantasy, not science-fiction. Obviously the originalBlade Runneris such an iconic movie, so, to work with Denis (Villeneuve) again, but also on that, God, yeah.”
Harrison Fordis confirmed to reprise his iconic role as Rick Deckard, withDenis Villeneuverecently stating that this film will reveal, once and for all, if he is aReplicantor not. OriginalBlade RunnerwriterHampton Fancherco-wrote the script withMichael Green, based on an idea byFancherandRidley Scott, who is serving as a producer. What do you think of these new details? Chime in with your thoughts, and you can also take a look at the originalBlade Runnerscene Roger Deakins refers to in his interview.
