Blade Runner: A Film and Franchise Spannning Decades

Origins

The Blade Runner franchise originated with the 1968 novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" by Philip K. Dick. The novel explores themes of identity, humanity, and the nature of consciousness in a dystopian future.

Film Adaptations

In 1982, the novel was adapted into the critically acclaimed film "Blade Runner" directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, the film became a cult classic known for its stunning visuals, complex plot, and existential themes.

Three decades later, in 2017, a sequel, "Blade Runner 2049", was released. Directed by Denis Villeneuve with Ryan Gosling in the lead role, the film expanded upon the world and characters introduced in the original film and earned its own critical accolades.