Ridley Scott Recalls Pitching ‘Blade Runner’ Backers On Harrison Ford: “He Was Not A Star”
Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn't always such a ...
Ridley Scott says Blade Runner's financiers didn't know who Harrison Ford was and the director had the perfect response: "You're going to find out"
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott has recalled a moment that saw those financing the 1982 sci-fi classic questioning the ...
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The Visionary Sci-Fi Sequel Denis Villeneuve Made Before ‘Dune’ Just Found New Streaming Home
Denis Villeneuve was handed the responsibility after proving his merits as a genre filmmaker with Sicario and Arrival. Although expectations were tremendous, Blade Runner 2049 is a tremendous ...
The first movie that disturbed Denis Villeneuve: “One of the best gifts I ever had because of the trauma”
Denis Villeneuve, the modern master of sci-fi, credits this classic movie as being the first to properly frighten him. Read more about it here.
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Denis Villeneuve isn’t at peace. And he’s OK with that
Denis Villeneuve just ... But when I did “Blade Runner,” I had a back problem because I was sitting a lot. So for the “Dune” movies, my cinematographer, Greig Fraser, and I decided to ...
“If You Show Any Doubt, They’ll Eat You Alive”: Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve and the Director Roundtable
Six Oscar-contending directors come clean about the question of self-confidence, unnecessary multiple takes and what it’s ...
Denis Villeneuve doubles down on Dune 3 being his last Dune movie, but is excited to return: "After that, it would become unhealthy"
Denis Villeneuve is returning to Arrakis to adapt Dune: Messiah – but he's confirmed again that it will be his last Dune ...
‘Who the F*** Is Harrison Ford?’ Ridley Scott Says ‘Blade Runner’ Financiers Balked at Casting
Ridley Scott originally had to defend his choice of leading man in the 1982 sci-fi hit Blade Runner, the celebrated director ...
Before Harrison Ford Was Cast in “Blade Runner”, Director Ridley Scott Was Asked 'Who the F---' He Was
Harrison Ford was not a star. He had just finished flying the Millennium Falcon in 'Star Wars,' ” the director tells 'GQ' ...