Blade Runner 2

[GreenScar]

In the soon to be debunked file:

This weekend I received an e-mail from /Film reader Tanner C. informing me that one of the screenwriters of Eagle Eye was working on a screenplay for Blade Runner 2. I spent the weekend trying to get confirmation, and thanks to my friend Frosty at Collider who was able to get in touch with a second person who was also at the event, I was able to confirm that the following was actually said. But before you throw a hissy fit. let me fill you in on all the details and assure you that nothing is being developed by the studio itself, or with the studio’s involvement. Here is the original email:

“I recently attended a Q&A session with one of the writers of ‘Eagle Eye’ after a free screening organized by the magazine Creative Screenwriting. During the Q&A, the writer said that he and whomever it was that helped him co-write the ‘Eagle Eye’ screenplay were in the process of writing a sequel to Blade Runner, and had already contacted the producers of the original, etc., etc. This is probably a load of empty words/wishful thinking on his part, but I for one am appalled by just the notion of a Blade Runner sequel, and thought you’d be as well, so I thought perhaps you’d like to look into this yourself and perhaps use your soapbox to get some fanboys a little pissed, as well. If not, then at least you have a scoop.”

Okay first of all, lets make sure we know who exactly we’re talking about. The screenwriters in question are not Alex Kurtzman or Roberto Orci, but instead Eagle Eye co-writer Travis Wright (who was at the event) and his Eagle Eye co-writer John Glenn. (Update: John Glenn has confirmed that he is no longer involved in the project)

Wright produced a 2005 animated movie which spoofed disaster films, called Disaster! The Movie. While at UCLA, Wright won the Jack Nicholson prize in screenwriting for his WWII drama Hunting the Wolf. At one point Wright and Glenn were attached to write a remake of The Warriors for Tony Scott/Paramount and Louis Leterrier’s remake of Clash of the Titans.

Wright revealed at the Creative Screenwriting event that they have been working on various treatments for a Blade Runner sequel over the last couple years. And there is also the claim that recently the duo have been working with Blade Runner co-executive producer Bud Yorkin on the project. It should be noted that Yorkin likely doesn’t control the rights to a Blade Runner sequel, and all of this is being developed outside of the studio.

But this isn’t just some small side project, Travis also claims that they are already working with a pre-visualization team on some of the hunter action sequences for their eventual pitch with the studio. I don’t believe that Ridley Scott is involved, but the screenwriting team has worked directly with his brother Tony Scott on projects, so their might be a possible connection.

All of this really scares the hell out of me. Blade Runner is one of the most beloved sci-fi films of all time, and it is a movie that doesn’t need a sequel. If Scott had an idea, and really believed it was worth making, then maybe MAYBE. But we certainly don’t need a sequel written by the second teir team of Eagle Eye. Lets hope to God this doesn’t happen.

UPDATE: I just received an e-mail from John Glenn, who claims that he is no longer working with Travis Wright on the Blade Runner sequel. I’m guessing this means that Travis is just working on the project by himself now. The email is reprinted below with permission from Glenn:

John Glenn, here. I just read your article about myself and Travis Wright working on a remake of Blade Runner … Travis and I actually broke off as writing partners years ago - after the first draft of Eagle Eye. Due to previous commitments, I couldn’t make the screening / Q&A last week — so to be honest, I have no idea what Travis was talking about or why he brought up a project we were tooling with years ago, when we still wrote together. There was a point where Travis and I were working with Bud Yorkin on a sequel to Blade Runner, but that was years back. It never got too far off the ground because the movie is so perfect, so the more we thought about it, the more uneasy we became with the idea. Anyway, just an note to clear the air. My apologies to you and your readers for the confusion Travis created.

This news is all over now, so I expect someone from the Studios or maybe even Ridley himself to debunk any plans for a sequel

[Red Hood]

I hope not, it's a classic that needs to be left alone.

[davidxiphoid]

These days I wouldn't put anything past anyone. A sequel to Blade Runner could be pretty kick ass if the right people got involved, but more than likely it would just plain suck. Look at the Alien VS Predator flicks.. It still blows my mind how badly they blew that franchise. it could have been amazing.

[Dogslyf]

I wouldn't mind if this happened. As long as they DO NOT call it Blade Runner II. Continue the theme, tell us what happened to Deckard, all that is fine. I just hope they keep the original vision of Phillip K Dick in mind and the questions he raised. Possible titles: Tears in Rain or Fiery The Angels Fell.

[doctorsteve]

This is as bad an idea as trying to add to the Star Wars Trilogy...

Ooops.

I take that back. Adding to the trilogy is a good idea, but the chances of messing it up would be a near certainty, good thing nobody's that foolhardy.

*Um... yeah.*

Well, in any case - if they can't make a live action movie, they can always make animated version. Nobody could possibly screw up a cartoon...

*cough* Clone Wars *cough*

[stockstar1138]

really mixed feelings about this.

would i love to see another Blade Runner? YEAH!

but they would probably screw it up, so I think its probably best to just leave it alone. the best movies are the ones that keep fans salivating for more and don't give it to them.

[johnarnold101]

I read a Blade Runner (sequel) book a few years ago and wasn't happy with it so I hope it doesn't happen. I don't need more in a movie format.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553762672

[RUR]

As long as they get Philip K. Dick to consult on the screenplay.

[alphadec]

Originally Posted by RUR

As long as they get Philip K. Dick to consult on the screenplay.

that could be a problem....

[Red Hood]

Originally Posted by alphadec

that could be a problem....

lol

[mikejet]

It will be short and sweet. Harrison Ford will come out doing a musical number with a song "I'm a Replicant" then get shot.

[MATTYBLU2]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! NO THANKS!!!


keep it original...

[wnicholas76]

Originally Posted by Pyre

I hope not, it's a classic that needs to be left alone.

+1

[wnicholas76]

Originally Posted by RUR

As long as they get Philip K. Dick to consult on the screenplay.

You DO know that Philip K. Dick is dead, right??

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

You DO know that Philip K. Dick is dead, right??

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[RUR]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

You DO know that Philip K. Dick is dead, right??

About as dead as your sarcasm detector.

[wnicholas76]

Originally Posted by Rob71

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Originally Posted by RUR

About as dead as your sarcasm detector.

You two are asses, you know that?

[RUR]

Mea mihi conscientia pluris est quam omnium sermo

[GORT]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

You DO know that Philip K. Dick is dead, right??

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[Red Hood]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

You two are asses, you know that?