The 'Blade Runner' saga returns with a new series on Prime Video

The iconic Blade Runner saga is preparing to arrive on Prime Video with the series Blade Runner 2099. It is expected to premiere in 2026, promising a universe darker and more fascinating than ever.

The project, almost three years after Amazon approved it, is in post-production. The production company is sticking to the schedule despite delays caused by the Hollywood strikes in 2023, according to Amazon MGM Studios.

Cast and key characters

The cast is led by Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. The series is set 80 years after the original film and half a century after the events of Denis Villeneuve's work. It leaves room for new ethical dilemmas and previously unseen replicants.

Schafer will play Cora, who assumes a definitive identity to protect her brother. She joins Olwen (Yeoh), a veteran blade runner. The main cast also includes Dimitri Abold, Lewis Gribben, Katelyn Rose Downey, and Daniel Rigby.

Production and direction

The series features Silka Luisa as creator, and the first two episodes were directed by Jonathan van Tulleken. It is a high-budget production that blends cyberpunk aesthetics with complex science fiction storytelling.

Recurring actors include Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, and Matthew Needham. The series aims to expand the legacy of Blade Runner and solidify Amazon's commitment to ambitious content.

Expectations among fans

Anticipation is at its peak among fans, who are speculating about how the new storylines will connect with the original franchise. Plot details remain strictly under wraps, increasing the public's curiosity.