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Barkhad Abdi joins Blade Runner 2

June 29, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Oscar-nominated actor Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips) has become the latest addition to the cast of the Blade Runner sequel, Entertainment Weekly has revealed.

The as-yet-untitled sequel sees Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard alongside Ryan Gosling (The Nice Guys), Robin Wright (House of Cards), Carla Juri (Morris From America), Ana de Armas (Knock Knock), Dave Bautista (Spectre), Mackenzie Davis (The Martian) and Sylvia Hoeks (Tirza).

Denis Villeneuve (Sicario) is directing the sequel, with Blade Runner co-writer Hampton Fancher having penned the script with Michael Green (American Gods) from a story idea by Fancher and original director Ridley Scott, who also executive produces. The film is set for release on October 6th 2017.

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Originally published June 29, 2016. Updated April 15, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Barkhad Abdi, Blade Runner 2

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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