Blade Runner 2: Director Denis Villeneuve Talks “Autonomous” Follow-Up, Harrison Ford, and More

[@Ella-queen97]

This man is on the verge of entering the realm of legendary directors and he's only just starting

[@garethdown3721]

and that's what genuine passion looks like, can't wait to see his take

[@eddyf4426]

So refreshing isn't it. The heart and soul of a French Canadian burns bright. The only thing he is maybe more passionate about is Les Habitants, Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge!

[@Aussie27Legend]

Fuck, they could not have picked a more perfect dude to do the sequel, quickly rocketing to the top of my most anticipated list

[@dgold6891]

Blade Runner is my favorite film. I have been dreading the idea of a sequel forever. HOWEVER - this guy, in this interview, just said everything I'd want to hear from a director setting out to make a Blade Runner sequel. So if this baby must happen? Then I am very reassured that Denis Villenueve is in charge of its growth and delivery! :)

[@andreraymond6860]

I met Denis and worked for him on one of his music videos. He is genuine and a very committed craftsman. Really glad (as one of the guys with a baseball bat) that this project is in his hands. Bladerunner is one of my five favorite movies.

[@Bengun67]

Finally ! We are in good hands, art will prevail. So delighted that Denise Villeneuve is doing this punk stem poetry on film. You can feel the dedication - literally. Can't wait !!!

[@AceHalford]

I said only Chris Nolan should be allowed to do Blade Runner if Scott doesn't, but after watching Prisoners and Sicario, I have FULL faith in this man! Good luck Denis!!!!

[@pitchingwedge7546]

AceHalford no love for Enemy?

[@AceHalford]

Johniee Never saw it, was it good?

[@AceHalford]

Rodimus Prime And Enemy last night :) amazing movies!

[@the_troubadour_lounge]

After seeing Arrival (which is the film Chris Nolan wishes Interstellar could be) I am glad Villeneuve is doing this and not Nolan, as good as he is.

[@whichlens435]

Have faith too ! Such nice work so far, let's see if Denis plays it as ambiguous as Sicario, witch is a kind of human Blade Runner btw, just playing around Mexico borders...

[@batmanfanizationreborn6055]

great director without a single miss so far

[@prodf]

Now i'm confident in the movie.

[@maasaloo]

Denis is great director. I can't wait for Sicario and Blade Runner. But people seem to forget he's got another movie out before he get's onto BR. Story of Your Life is a great book so I'm eagerly awaiting for that and its' got on of my fav's Amy Adams in the lead.

[@the_troubadour_lounge]

In my opinion he's one of the top three directors working today, and he's at the top of his game. Can't wait to see what he does and the trailer looks beautiful.

[@jeysey200]

I'm so excited for Bladerunner 2! Dennis never fails to astonish me with his projects, and Roger Deakins is also incredible.

[@romyvanhandley6432]

What a legend.

[@r.pneumo7337]

A very intelligent guy. I hope it will be a great movie!

[@TheGrapeinc]

If enemy is anything to go by, I think it's gonna be great.

[@leoalvarez1543]

And two years later he gives us a Sci-if Masterpiece that stands toe-to-toe w/ the original!

[@Yesornoization]

First interview I've seen with this guy; he's very bright and honest.

[@TobeyStarburst]

Great interview!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Admittedly, I've only seen "Arrival" and "Secario" by Denis Villeneuve. But, I am excited about his working on "Blade Runner: 2049". I think he will honor the original as well as bring new life to the Blade Runner universe.

[@Saoirse_don_Phalaistín]

VFX Todd I know this is old and you've probably seen BR 2049 already but you should seriously check out Incendies. I would still say it's Denis' best film. So so powerful

[@kaukomarsu]

Please just fast forward to October 2017, I can't wait to see this film. Villeneuve is so the right man for the job.

[@MarceloMeireles]

The "I have to go" part was the best LOL

[@andrewvaaler8633]

RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB. You never know. It may fail spectacularly, but I'm confident this guy tried.. really hard.

[@VoeGrevioux]

1. At least 90% night time with a gritty atmosphere. 2. A score relative to what Vangelis created. 3. Rated R 4. No stupid ass narration. 'The Final Cut' is the best version to use as inspiration.

[@YZOBEL5000]

fuck yea. 5. much irrelevant shots of the life breathing 6. Rain rain

[@One-Fire]

Sicario was epic!!!!!!!!! I have faith with Denis at this moment.

[@madmaxmel]

You are a right man to this job, i waiting so much this :)!

[@TheMksteel]

Deni Villeneuve is gonna slay with this film, Scott is having a great year with Alien:Covenant & BR:2049, love both film conceits!

[@astralseeker]

There is another video on YT with Denis Villeneneuve, Entitled " 'Blade Runner' sequel's chance of success 'very narrow' says director "... I say: - Its financial success is certain - Critics will praise it - Public will love it at large (even if some might not get its depth) - its cinematography quality is obviously very high Its chance of success is extremely high: crew, music, actors, budget, director, writer, fx, storyline, marketing, new technologies ... ... and 35 years of hype ... I am the ultimate Blade Runner fan, and I will not enter the theater with a bat but with hope § emotions ... I already feel Mr Villeneuve "nailed it" :-)

[@xevious2501]

Thankfully with the first teaser debuting, he's stayed true to the look of the original, AND at least for the teaser.. he's stayed true to the soundtrack. ala the great Vangelis. This movie must stay true to the original. its not a movie where a director will say 'screw the original IM gonna make my own bladerunner' this is a film you stay the coarse.

[@KORUN666]

Yes, right, but anyway, it's Sir R. Scott, who wrote the script he has worked on it for 2 or 3 yrs, and was at one point going to direct it, then, when you see the trailer, it's obvious it will follow up what has been done , as per R. Scott says in many interviews, the story will be relevant regarding the original one. It'not the same as it was for Alien, where hollywood didn't even ask R.Scott to make sequel and give them to Cameron etc.., it's a Scott free project in the first place ^^

[@terrariumelio974]

As a fellow Quebecois I have been following his career from very early on. He is one of the best directors out there today. I think that at this time he is a better director than Riley Scott.

[@johnwalters4792]

I wonder if the film will feature a beautiful Vangelis score or similar like to original.

[@BenjaminGr8]

Alright. I'm comfortable with this guy doing it now.

[@DhDeadMan]

Dude, stop saying ''last question because i gotta go...'' that makes it sound like you´re doing them a favor or something

[@Refuse2Lose33]

So one rumor claims that the title of the new movie may be Blade runner: Androids Dream. This title works because it refs PKD's novel but on the other hand, Ridley distinctly made the comment (during film production) that "Android" was a taboo word, claiming that anyone who uses that "gets his head broken with a baseball bat." Instead he referred to them as "Replicants" because they were actually flesh & blood rather than a man-made robot. What's it gonna be Ridley?

[@GetToDaChoppa-k5r]

He made Prisoners, so there is hope that this may work, but I remain tepidly curious for the time being. Sequels are risky, and Blade Runner kept a mystery that maybe a lot of people still want to hold.

[@coldwarrior23]

I'd like to see an even edgier, equally dark film. Maybe do a large portion of the dialog in city speak with subtitles.

[@sekaion5914]

Happy that he is a french canadian !

[@bellucciL]

his best movie by far is Incendies, its disturbing, realist, fantastic...but i don't like the idea of a sequel for Blade Runner, or the cast

[@Sab_MJsMama]

I loved Incendies!!! I saw it by accident before he gained popularity here in the states. Just blew me away!!!

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

cool guy, I hope so badly it works out for him I'm sure it will

[@worldinfo1014]

he is the brother of nolan....i mean separated brother 😂😂😂

[@BrebTheMan]

Why does the interviewer keep saying "I have to go", that is so rude..

[@teeniebeenie8774]

big ass monster spider at end of sicario wild!

[@marcusbenjilake]

Ha, I love this guy! And yeah, I'll have my baseball bat ready.

[@eduardovigil9603]

His blade runner will be better than Ridley's!! Trust me it's possible.

[@miguelpereira9859]

eduardo vigil Nah it's not going to better but I believe it will be very good

[@YZOBEL5000]

I trust him

[@whichlens435]

In fact, as Denis says, the beauty of Blade Runner relies on few seconds... chocking beauty impact. But the film is a total mess, the more u dig and get out the underworld, punk guts fascination... which can last very long, maybe twenty years in a life, yes ! Then u understand the film is a tremendous, sometime lost, fight to get out of a plexiglas wreckage... and is a wreckage... At first we like the funky characters trying to get out of it (and it's a huge garbage can they're in), and somewhat love those characters very much, instead of looking at the film. Still not that hard to love some epic pieces (the last fight), despite understanding it's also a big trendy Zeppelin of the 80's. The best for number 2.

[@jimfrotch]

I can't believe the interviewer (u know who u are) said "I have to go" not once, not twice but three times! Sorry, but it comes off as soooooooo unprofessional, especially to the person you are interviewing. Don't you realize you are taking up Denis' time? Once again, I'm sorry for even mentioning it but someone has to! (& I hope your superiors at Collider mention it to you, too)

[@haroldchernofsky]

Luis y connissa

[@tomfurstyfield]

It's probably a controversial view but think 2049 is better than the original

[@coolbuddydude1]

If he fucks up, he must commit seppuku !

[@brmoogma]

...I already bought a baseball bat....

[@richardbuxton7285]

I'm sure he's a nice guy but not in a million years would I imagine him as young Rick. It's not happening sorry..

[@harrykrugerharrykruger1876]

libra

[@aaronwharton2703]

Please for the love of all things good and holy... Collider. I implore you to fire this interviewer. I can't even recall the number of times he just interrupted God, and I'm not going back to count as it pissed me off too much to bear a second viewing.

[@thetobster2098]

i have to go ...lmao

[@rickdeckard9810]

Oh "you" have to go!? You have any idea how egocentric that sounds. One of the best directors around is kind enough to answer your questions yet you sound like you're doing Him the favour.

[@YZOBEL5000]

I am afraid that bladerunner 2 is going to modernize and suck

[@BlakeTedKord]

mmmmAAAANNNN!! This guy should've been in charge of the movies of the DC Universe instead of zack snyder.

[@HardKore5250]

B.B.C #31Hunnit #FumblenForcer #Slamin'Nat,Gavel yeah