WhenBlade Runner 2rolls around, it’ll certainly be a high profile sequel, but directorDenis Villeneuveis keeping it “all in the family” when it comes to the behind-the-scenes team. When Villeneuve first signed on we learned he was bringing hisPrisonersandSicariocinematographerRoger Deakinsinto the fold, marking an unbelievably exciting prospect for one of the best directors of photography working today. And now we’ve learned that Villeneuve is adding anotherSicarioveteran to his team: composerJóhann Jóhannsson.
The composer, who landed Oscar nominations for his work onSicarioandThe Theory of Everything, revealed onIcelandic radio station RUV(viaThe Playlist) that he will indeed be composing the score for the untitledBlade Runnersequel. This is mighty exciting news, as Jóhannsson’s haunting work onSicariowas nothing short of astounding, and he’s quickly become one of the most exciting composers working today. He first reunites with Villeneuve on the sci-fi filmArrival, which opens in theaters this fall and starsAmy Adamsin what’s essentially a first contact story as told through Villeneuve’s unique lens.
Story details forBlade Runner 2are non-existent at the moment, but the potential is huge.Harrison Fordis reprising his role as Rick Deckard andRyan Goslingco-stars, with a hefty ensemble that also includesRobin Wright,Ana de Armas,Sylvia Hoeks,Carla Juri,Mackenzie Davis,Barkhad Abdi,David Dastmalchian,Hiam Abbass,Lennie James, andDave Bautista. The final piece of the casting puzzle fell into place last week whenOscar-winnerJared Letowas addedin what’s said to be a key role.
With an August 26, 2025 release date, we’ve still got some time to wait before we learn much of anything aboutBlade Runner 2, but honestly with this cast, behind-the-scenes team, and director, I’m already sold. Put this in front of my eyeballs now, please.
