Should Harrison Ford Appear in 'Blade Runner' Sequel?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2012/05/29 17:06:31

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It's been 30 years since Ridley Scott released his cult sciece fiction classic "Blade Runner," based on Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep," but it's finally getting a sequel. And this isn't your typical Hollywood half-baked attempt at cashing in on the same idea -- it's being directed by Scott, and Hampton Fancher, who co-wrote the original, is onboard. Now Scott's saying he want to bring Harrison Ford back into the mix, too.

Ford starred in the original movie as Rick Deckard, a former "blade runner" who's called out of retirement to stop some particularly nasty replicants (androids that look and act like humans) that are on the lose. Scott has announced that he wants Ford to appear in the sequel, but probably not as the star. He said, "I don't think [the lead] will be Harrison. But I've got to have him in it somewhere. That'd be amusing ... We have a very good take on it. And we will definitely be featuring a female protagonist."

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Barbara 2012/05/30 01:05:14

No

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As you can tell from my avatar, it's one of my favorite sci-fi flicks.

No. I don't think they need to do a sequel. Some movies stand on their own and need to be left alone. I, personally, think this is one of them.
One of the most poignant scenes of the movie: Time to die.
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jacoby weiss 2012/07/28 07:01:45

No

if you want, remake it, dont do a sequel.

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Posha King 2012/06/08 17:24:09

Yes

I think this will be a great idea since the original director and co-writer are both in on the project! Ford will only add to it. :)

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Playerazzi 2012/06/05 08:41:02

No

The original Blade Runner was not a good piece of entertainment. It certainly does not need a sequel, Harrison Ford or no Harrison Ford.

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Dave 007 2012/06/02 14:56:43

Yes

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Sure, why not?

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Robert Erbach 2012/06/01 19:02:59

Yes

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But Harrison Ford should not go running after the androids,
In movie script he should have his own detective agency
and have other people chasing the androids.

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Jose Herrera 2012/06/01 16:28:59

Yes

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hell yes, i liked his role in american graffiti as bob falfa (early role) he was driving the black 57' chevy.....until he totaled it at the end...suzanne sommers was driving the white t-bird!! (nice) i own blade runner dvd directors cut...love it!!!

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RedRiverrandall 2012/06/01 13:35:14

Yes

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As long as they don't commercialize it like they do evrything theses days to satisfy 14 year old movie goers, these guys could deliver a great film with todays movie magic and yes let us have Ford. He's getting old n ain't gonna b giving us too many more.

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Raphy 2012/06/01 04:11:56

Yes

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Just let it more like as a father figure for next guy or gal.

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Earthling 2012/06/01 01:54:01

Yes

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This could be awesome.

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Colin L 2012/05/31 20:02:56

Yes

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I'm not the biggest fan of the original, but I'd gladly see a sequel rather than a remake. Looking forward to Prometheus this summer!

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Meljahun 2012/05/31 14:48:45

Yes

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Why Not? Yes

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Tobi 2012/05/31 14:41:06

Yes

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He returned for Indiana Jones, why can't he do the same for a sequel to Blade Runner?

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Mike 2012/05/31 14:34:20

Yes

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Great movie

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DanC 2012/05/31 14:08:08

Yes

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Why not? ....and I don't see anything wrong with a sequel, especially if directed by Ridley Scott..

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Wulfdane 2012/05/31 13:55:32 (edited)

No

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What made Blade Runner such a good movie was the time in which the movie was made, the actors who starred in it, the technology used to create it and the uniqueness that it all brought together.

To do a remake now, would have none of what made Blade Runner special or a classic.

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ROCKER to Wulfdane 2012/05/31 16:10:25

This movie is in my top five all time faves. I agree with you 100%..you are spot on, my friend. Well said.

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HarleyCharley 2012/05/31 13:48:43

Yes

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I loved that movie...

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RowlandRicardo64554857 2012/05/31 13:42:54
Kenneth Huang 2012/05/31 10:02:29

No

The better question is, "should there be a Blade Runner sequel"? And my answer is NO. Leave it alone.

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BladeCaptain 2012/05/31 08:50:37

Yes

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That would be great

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Sam Stroberg 2012/05/31 08:18:28

No

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Oh I thought the question was should there be a sequel, no I don't think there should be, but if there is then yes he should be in it.

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Wizard 2012/05/31 07:02:34 (edited)

Yes

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All the other stars are doin' it.
Let's get it done!
I love Sci-Fi.
If it's by the original authors...I want to see what other ideas they have in their head.

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beach bum 2012/05/31 05:43:56

Yes

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yes

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gocar 2012/05/31 05:04:00

No

hate movies like that

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Steve Hathaway 2012/05/31 03:54:25

Yes

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can not wait to see the sequel!!!!

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Dave Ruble 2012/05/31 02:49:06

Yes

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Good actor.

Even though he's getting up there in years, he's still believable as an action "hero".

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HankMissenheimJr 2012/05/31 00:20:42

No

Replicants don't age.

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BladeCa... to HankMis... 2012/05/31 08:54:40

He is only a replicant in the dumb directors cut. In both the book and the theatrical release he's not.

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FineCut69 2012/05/31 00:11:22

Yes

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Duh...

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HillaryLover 2012/05/30 23:48:07

Yes

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of course. Should Doris Day resprise her "Pillow Talk" role. Burt Reynolds as the bandit? Should Jerry Lewis bring back "The Nutty Professor?" Mickey Rooney as "Huck Finn?" Debbie Reynold's in a "Tammy" sequel?

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julioa ... to Hillary... 2012/05/31 04:29:21

+1
you're funny

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wamcalif 2012/05/30 23:03:10

Yes

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I'd like to see Ford and Edward James Olmos do cameos, playing the same characters.

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Stacy F 2012/05/30 22:51:47

Yes

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Hell, yes! The man can STILL work circles around the younger actors! It would be very interesting to see what part he would play.

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jenny Acevedo 2012/05/30 22:48:37

No

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He should be in it. Just not starring

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T 2012/05/30 22:32:24

Yes

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I don't think there should be a sequel, but if there was, I think it would be a good thing to involve Harrison Ford in it.

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Nate Hubert 2012/05/30 21:22:30

No

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Whoops! Meant yes!

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anne.k.murphy 2012/05/30 21:12:48

Yes

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They're going to make the sequel. Period. That's NOT what we're voting on here though.

Should Harrison Ford be in it? Not as the lead, but perhaps as an older Deckard who can serve as a mentor (not replicant) or adversary (replicant) to the new protagonist.

Just my 2 cents...

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julioa ... to anne.k.... 2012/05/31 04:30:28

+1
well thought out

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Capn Ameruhka 2012/05/30 20:43:23

Yes

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I love Harrison Ford and I i think it's great to see him still doing movies

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katchan 2012/05/30 20:38:02

No

No. The first one was a travesty - not that I'm saying it's not a great movie (particularly the Director's Cut, sans voice-over) - but it entirely missed out on the point of the novel, including Deckard's characterisation (and in fact any characterisation of any human character). I love the movie, but trying to claim that it's got more than a very vague passing acquaintance with Dick's novel is painful. A sequel is going to be based on a substanceless version. :(

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