New Blade Runner Film Likely to be a Sequel

Last August we reported that Ridley Scott would be directing a new "Blade Runner" film. Warner Bros. had acquired the rights to do anything but remake the 1982 original, and at the time it was not yet decided whether the new film would be a prequel or a sequel.

Now we're learning — from Ridley Scott himself — that it will likely be a sequel.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the director says, "I think I'm close to finding a writer that might be able to help me deliver; we're quite a long way in, actually."

He also adds that there will be a new cast of characters, so don't expect to see Harrison Ford reprise his role as Rick Deckard.