Jonathan van Tulleken Directing "BLADE RUNNER 2099" Series For Prime Video

It’s been seven years since Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, and now Blade Runner is heading to the small screen in Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099, and Deadline reports that Jonathan van Tulleken (“Shōgun”) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes.

Tulleken replaces Jeremy Podeswa, who had previously been announced to direct.

Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) is executive producing the live action series, with Blade Runner 2099 said to be a follow-up to Blade Runner 2049.

“The latest installment of the neo-noir sci-fi franchise will be set 50 years after the film sequel.”

Blade Runner 2099 comes from Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free, and Amazon Studios. Silka Luisa (“Shining Girls”) is writing, showrunning and executive producing.

“The original Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott, is considered one of the greatest and most influential science-fiction movies of all time, and we’re excited to introduce Blade Runner 2099 to our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, head of global television, Amazon Studios.

“We are honored to be able to present this continuation of the Blade Runner franchise, and are confident that by teaming up with Ridley, Alcon Entertainment, Scott Free Productions, and the remarkably talented Silka Luisa, Blade Runner 2099 will uphold the intellect, themes, and spirit of its film predecessors.”

We’ll let you know when more news comes in about Blade Runner 2099.

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