Blade Runner 2049: Sequel will be ‘one of the most expensive R-rated films ever made’
The footage is being edited down right now
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Denis Villeneuve has confirmed that Blade Runner 2 (now Blade Runner 2049) will not be compromising and will be shooting for an R-rating.
The Arrival director told Screen that principal photography wrapped in November and the Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling-starring film is now being edited in L.A.
“My producers are finding it fun to remind me that it will be one of the most expensive R-rated independent feature films ever made,” he said.
Big blockbusters usually have to be made for an audience of all ages to justify their huge budgets, but Deadpool showed that they can be bloody and expletive-laden and still bring in a huge box office gross.
Blade Runner 2049 dropped its first trailer yesterday, but won’t open in cinemas until 6 October, 2017.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments