Blade Runner, Harrison Ford

The “Blade Runner” Financiers Apparently Had No Idea Who Harrison Ford Was, Even After “Star Wars” Came Out
In a conversation with GQ, Ridley Scott shared that the big guns behind Blade Runner seemingly took a little convincing when it came to casting Harrison Ford.
Ridley Scott Says ‘Blade Runner’ Financiers Asked “Who the F*** Is Harrison Ford” Before Casting Him
Blade Runner follows Deckard (Ford), a Blade Runner who must pursue and terminate four escaped Replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Elsewhere in the GQ video, the Gladiator II filmmaker also opened up about his vision of “inventing a new world” with the sci-fi film.
'Blade Runner' Director Claims He Almost Couldn't Hire Harrison Ford
"Ford had not been given much of a chance, particularly since Star Wars, to show what he was made of," Deeley is quoted as saying in Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner. "Both Ridley and I felt Deckard's curious mixture of emerging sensitivity and hard-boiled bureaucracy would offer an excellent chance for Harrison to do that."
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 decision to cast Harrison Ford as lead – just a few years after he appeared in Star Wars.
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 household name.
Ridley Scott makes startling revelation about Blade Runner star Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford has featured in some of the most successful films ever in cinema history, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Blade Runner films. However, when Blade Runner filmmaker Ridley Scott pitched Ford as the lead actor to the film's financiers,
Sir Ridley Scott had to convince Blade Runner's financiers that Harrison Ford would become a huge star - because they hadn't heard of him
Blade Runner' director Sir Ridley Scott has told how the movie's financiers hadn't heard of leading man Harrison Ford before the movie, so he had to convince them the 'Star Wars' actor would become a huge star.
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Jared Leto to Play Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie; Cast Also Set for Villains Trap Jaw, Tri-Klops and Goat Man
The Oscar-winning star of “House of Gucci” and “Dallas Buyers Club” is joining Amazon MGM’s upcoming live-action film “Masters of the Universe ... 2017’s “Blade Runner 2049 ...
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Fortnite leak suggests Blade Runner collaboration in development
For instance, since Blade Runner has two film adaptations, it's unclear which one will be considered. Furthermore, it has a vast universe that spreads across various novels, comics, films ...
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Amazon's biggest upcoming sci-fi sequel is set to be a major hit – more than 40 years after the original
The Blade Runner 2099 TV series for Amazon Prime Video looks to be coming together nicely. We've learned more on the plot and stars that will be leading the production. Apple TV+ might be the ...