Key Takeaways:
– Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099 has added new cast members including Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, and Katelyn Rose Downey.
– Notable stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer were already announced as part of the series.
– The show, expected to begin last summer, kicks off filming in Prague before switching to Barcelona.
Let’s dive into some exciting news we’ve just learned about the Sci-fi world. If you’re a fan of the Blade Runner franchise, you’ll be happy to know that the series is expanding its cast list for the upcoming show ‘Blade Runner 2099.’ Pop in some popcorn and sit back, because we’re about to take a fun ride into the future of Blade Runner.
New Faces Join the ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Cast
Top actors Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer had been confirmed for major roles in the series. The spinoff of the original Ridley Scott film has now added more talented actors to its lineup. According to Deadline, Dimitri Abold known for ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,’ Lewis Gribben from ‘Somewhere Boy,’ Katelyn Rose Downey, who featured in ‘The Nun II,’ and Daniel Rigby, seen in ‘Renegade Nell,’ are officially on board.
Additionally, Johnny Harris of ‘A Gentleman in Moscow,’ Amy Lennox from ‘Only Child,’ Sheila Atim, known for her role in ‘The Woman King’ and Matthew Needham from ‘House of the Dragon‘ have joined as recurring guest stars.
Where is the series at now?
As of now, the much-anticipated series is in production following a delay last summer due to Hollywood strikes. Initially set to be shot in Belfast, the crew has moved on to film in Prague and will later head to Barcelona.
The series is under the creative direction of Silka Luisa, the brains behind ‘Shining Girls.’ Ridley Scott, the original Blade Runner director, is also an executive producer.
The buzz about the series
When the new project was initially unveiled in 2022, Amazon Studios was excited to be part of this potentially iconic series. Vernon Sanders, the head of global television at Amazon Studios, expressed confidence in the team assembled for the project including Ridley Scott, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and of course, the talented Silka Luisa.
All fans, including us, are eagerly anticipating ‘Blade Runner 2099.’ It’s safe to say that the show has stirred up quite an excitement and we can’t wait to see the magic this amazing cast promises.
Now that you’ve got the 411, we’d love to hear your thoughts on ‘Blade Runner 2099’ and its star-studded cast. Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s get buzzing about the return of the Blade Runner franchise!
