Set in a dystopian Los Angeles during the 21st century, Blade Runner is based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by iconic sci-fi author Philip K Dick.<\/p>\n
The film and novel follow a detective who hunts down androids known as Replicants, with these agents being nicknamed \u2018blade runners\u2019.<\/p>\n
Now speaking on BBC Radio 4\u2019s Today programme on Monday (November 22), Scott said: \u201cWe [have already] written the pilot for Blade Runner and the [show\u2019s] bible. So, we\u2019re already presenting Blade Runner as a TV show, the first 10 hours.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, it seems the series is already well along in its development but it is unknown what the series will tackle.<\/p>\n
The original Blade Runner film was released in 1982 but received later re-releases with different cuts of the film.<\/p>
It starred Harrison Ford as the protagonist Rick Deckard, while Rutger Hauer starred as the replicant Roy Batty and Sean Young appeared as Deckard\u2019s love interest, an android named Rachael.<\/p>\n
Scott produced a much-belated sequel film entitled Blade Runner 2049<\/a> which was released in 2017 and saw Ford reprise his role as Deckard opposite the likes of Ryan Gosling, No Time to Die<\/a> star Ana de Armas, Robin Wright, Sylvia Hoeks and Jared Leto.<\/p>\n The critically-acclaimed sequel was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who released his latest sci-fi epic Dune in October, with a sequel to that movie already confirmed.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Scott also confirmed to the BBC that the much-touted TV series set in the Alien universe is still in development, with a pilot script written and a series \u201cbible\u201d completed with a plan for eight to ten hours of content.<\/p>\n Noah Hawley is the showrunner for the series, which is currently in development at cable channel FX, with it being confirmed to be set on Earth.<\/p>\n FX boss John Landgraf announced the project last year, with FX teasing: \u201cExpect a scary thrill ride set not too far in the future here on Earth. By blending both the timeless horror of the first\u00a0Alien<\/em>\u00a0film with the non-stop action of the second, it\u2019s going to be a scary thrill ride that will blow people back in their seats.\u201d<\/p>\n The Alien film series has consisted of Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997), Prometheus (2012), and Alien: Covenant (2017).<\/p>\n There have also been the crossover films Alien vs Predator (2004) and Alien vs Predator: Requiem (2007).<\/p>\n Scott directed the first film in the franchise followed by the prequel films Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.<\/p>\n The director has two films out in cinemas in 2021: the historical drama The Last Duel<\/a> and the crime epic House of Gucci.<\/a><\/p>\n House of Gucci is out in cinemas on 26th November 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n For more, check out our dedicated\u00a0Sci-Fi<\/a>\u00a0page or our full\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lewis Knight Published: Monday, 22 November 2021 at 12:00 am He\u2019s seen things you people wouldn\u2019t believe. 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