There is sweet information for Sci-Fan followers this Monday afternoon. Despite the tv trade combating its belt all over the place it may, the “Blade Runner” restricted sequence spin-off, “Blade Runner 2099,” remains to be taking place. And it’s taking place a lot ahead of you thought. Especially with the addition of director Jonathan Van Tulleken to the manufacturing group.
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According to Deadline, Tullkenen is approaching board to exchange Jeremy Podeswa who’s finest identified for his work on “Game of Thrones” and “Station Eleven.” The cause for Podeswa’s departure was famous as a “scheduling conflict” as a result of current WGA and SAG strikes. While Tullkenen is much less identified than his predecessor, he simply wrapped helming the primary two episodes of FX’s much-hyped “Shogun” restricted sequence that debuts on February 27. Tullkenen’s credit additionally embody “The Changeling,” “Upload,” “Trust” and the 2018 BBC sequence “Wonderdate” which earned him his second BAFTA Award nomination.
Originally meant to movie in Belfast, Northern Ireland final summer time, strike delays (and sure different financial issues) have pushed manufacturing to Prague. Filming is ready to now start in April. Once touted as probably directing an episode or two, unique “Blade Runner” helmer Ridley Scott will simply govt produce by means of his Scott Free Productions. Alcon Entertainment is the opposite main manufacturing entity behind the mission.
Silka Luisa, whose credit embody the Pararamount+ model of “Halo” and the Apple TV+ sequence “Shining Girls,” remains to be the author, govt producer, and showrunner. No casting bulletins have been made or leaked thus far, however with manufacturing starting in lower than two months, they need to start to pepper out imminently.
Details on “2099’s” storyline or the way it could also be linked to the earlier “Blade Runner” movies have been saved near the vest.
Additionally, Prime Video has not revealed after they anticipate “Blade Runner 2099” to debut on the service, however we’d anticipate it no sooner than 2025.