With production set to begin next month, the cast ofRidley Scott’sBlade Runner 2keeps growing. Today we have word that the filmmaker will reunite withThe MartianstarMackenzie Davis, who has signed on for a role in this long-awaited sequel. No details were given regarding what character she’s playing, but the actress does join an impressive cast.
The Hollywood Reporterhas the news, revealing she will star alongsideHarrison FordasRick Deckard,Ryan Gosling,Robin Wright,Dave BautistaandAna de Armas. Very little is known about the story, but it has been confirmed to be set several decades after the 1982 original. Warner Bros. recently pushed back therelease datefrom July 12, 2025 to June 08, 2025, where it will go up against an untitled 20th Century Fox/Marvel movie.
Denis Villeneuveis directing from a script written byHampton FancherandMichael Green. This script succeeds the initial story byFancherandDavid Peoplesbased onPhilip K. Dick’s novelDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.Ridley Scottis executive producing, with multi-Oscar nominated cinematographerRoger Deakins(Sicario,Prisoners) set to reunite withVilleneuveon the project.
Alcon Entertainment acquired the film, television and ancillary franchise rights toBlade Runnerin 2011 from the late producerBud YorkinandCynthia Sikes Yorkinto produce prequels and sequels to the iconic science-fiction thriller.Cynthia Sikes Yorkinwill produce along with Alcon’sBroderick JohnsonandAndrew Kosove.Bud Yorkinwill receive producer credit.Frank GiustraandTim Gamble, CEO’s of Thunderbird Films, will serve as executive producers withRidley ScottandBill Carraro.
Mackenzie Davismade her feature film debut in the indie dramaBreathe In, before moving on to star inSmashedandThat Awkward Moment. She also starred in last year’sFreaks of Natureand this year’sA Country Called Home, and she will next be seen inIzzy Gets the F**k Across Town,Always ShineandA Country Called Home. She also stars in AMC’s hit drama seriesHalt and Catch Fire.
