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Blade Runner 2099 Casts Furiosa's Tom Burke and Ripley's Lombardi

Aug 29, 2024 1:55 PM

Blade Runner 2099 has expanded its cast, adding talented actors Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi in recurring roles. They join a star-studded ensemble featuring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. Specific details about their characters remain undisclosed. Burke is known for his recent role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, while Lombardi has appeared in Netflix's Ripley. The series is set to continue the legacy of the iconic Blade Runner franchise, with Ridley Scott as executive producer and production currently taking place in Prague.

nWhat characters will Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi play in Blade Runner 2099?

Details about the specific characters that Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi will portray have not been revealed at this time.

Blade Runner 2099 is a sequel to the influential 1982 film Blade Runner and its 2017 follow-up, Blade Runner 2049. The original films set a benchmark in the science fiction genre, exploring complex themes of humanity and artificial intelligence, making this new series one highly anticipated by fans of the franchise. With Ridley Scott's involvement, the series aims to retain the intricate storytelling and immersive world-building established in its predecessors.



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N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-08-29 14:30:04
I'm really excited to see the fresh faces joining the Blade Runner 2099 cast; with talents like Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi, it feels like they're setting the stage for some intriguing character dynamics. Plus, having Ridley Scott at the helm is a solid assurance that they’ll dive deep into those thought-provoking themes we all love from the franchise
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-08-29 14:24:03
It's exciting to see such a talented cast joining Blade Runner 2099—it really makes you feel the weight of the franchise's legacy. With Ridley Scott backing it, I’m optimistic we’ll get that same depth and thought-provoking storytelling that made the originals so iconic.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-08-29 14:18:03
It's exciting to see Blade Runner 2099 add more talent to its already impressive lineup—Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi are sure to bring some intriguing dynamics to the table With Ridley Scott at the helm, I can't wait to see how they expand on the franchise’s rich themes of humanity and technology.
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