According to Amazon’s presentation at San Diego Comic-Con Hall H, the sci-fi franchise expanding onto television with Blade Runner 2099 is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video this November. Showrunner Silka Luisa, known for Shining Girls, appeared alongside series leads Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer to debut the first trailer for the upcoming sequel series, set long after the events of Ridley Scott’s 1982 original and Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 feature Blade Runner 2049.
Plot and Setting in Post-Replica Los Angeles
Fifty years after the events of Blade Runner 2049, Los Angeles has been reborn under a societal order where replicants have long since taken humanity’s place at the head. According to the official synopsis provided by Amazon, human fugitive Cora takes on the identity of a Blade Runner in a final bid to stop running. She is forced to partner with Olwen, played by Michelle Yeoh, who is a replicant days from dying. Together, they hunt down a runaway hiding a truth that could collapse the fragile city.
Did you know? Blade Runner 2099 marks the very first small-screen television entry in the historic science-fiction franchise, maintaining a grand visual canvas inspired by Syd Mead’s neon-noir aesthetic.
Cast and Creative Lineup
Led by Michelle Yeoh as the aging replicant Olwen and Hunter Schafer as the human fugitive Cora, the series features a sprawling ensemble cast. According to the production details released at SDCC, the series also stars Dimitri Abold, Matthew Needham, Daniel Rigby, and Lewis Gribben. Behind the camera, Silka Luisa serves as showrunner, steering the ambitious project for its Prime Video debut.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Blade Runner 2099 premiere?
According to Amazon, the series debuts on Prime Video on 25 November.
Who stars in Blade Runner 2099?
The series stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, alongside Dimitri Abold, Matthew Needham, Daniel Rigby, and Lewis Gribben.
Where does the series fit in the franchise timeline?
The show is set fifty years after the events of the 2017 feature film Blade Runner 2049.
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