The primary episode of the extremely anticipated Blade Runner 2049 sequel sequence Blade Runner 2099 has discovered its director, with Selection reporting that Jeremy Podeswa has signed on to direct the pilot of the upcoming present.
The report notes that Podeswa can even function producing director and govt producer of the sequence along with directing the pilot. Podeswa has been concerned in quite a few high-profile exhibits, most notably directing six episodes of the hit HBO sequence Recreation of Thrones, in addition to having directed episodes of sequence like True Detective, Boardwalk Empire, Six Ft Beneath, True Blood, Homeland, and plenty of episodes within the American Horror Story franchise.
Amazon Studios formally gave a sequence order to the upcoming live-action Blade Runner TV sequence final yr, with the sequence set to happen inside the franchise’s movie universe. Unique director Ridley Scott is presently hooked up to the mission as an govt producer and can reportedly direct some episodes himself.
At the moment, plot particulars on Blade Runner 2099 are being saved underneath wraps, but it surely appears as if the sequel will happen no less than 50 years after the sequel, which itself passed off 30 years after the unique Blade Runner.
Blade Runner 2049 was launched in theaters in 2017 and was directed by Denis Villeneuve, with stars Harrison Ford and Edward James Olmos reprising their roles from the unique. 2049 additionally starred Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Carla Juri, Lennie James, and Dave Bautista.