The eagerly awaited TV sequel to the sci-fi masterpiece 'Blade Runner' on Prime Video has announced a star-studded cast, with the renowned actress from 'Star Trek: Discovery' taking a leading role.
Michelle Yeoh, the Academy Award-winning talent who captivated audiences in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', has been tapped to headline the highly anticipated series, 'Blade Runner 2099'.
The limited series, helmed by showrunner Silka Luisa (of 'Shining Girls' fame) and executive produced by the legendary Ridley Scott, the original director of 'Blade Runner', promises to be a thrilling addition to the franchise. Jonathan van Tulleken ('Shogun') will steer the ship for the first two episodes, setting the tone for what's sure to be an edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Details about Yeoh's character remain shrouded in mystery, but her illustrious career speaks volumes about the kind of depth and nuance she'll bring to the role. Last year, she made history as the first Asian actress to win an Oscar for Best Actress for her remarkable performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. Her other notable credits include iconic roles in 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon', 'Memoirs of a Geisha', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', and her memorable stint in 'Star Trek: Discovery'.
Soon, Yeoh will reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the upcoming TV movie 'Star Trek: Section 31', further expanding her legacy in the Trek universe.
In addition to Luisa and Scott, the show boasts an impressive line-up of executive producers including Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Ben Roberts, David W. Zucker, Clayton Krueger, Tom Spezialy, Richard Sharkey, Michael Green, Cynthia Yorkin, Frank Giustra, and Isa Dick Hackett.
While a premiere date is still under wraps, excitement is already brewing for this highly anticipated project, which marks the first live-action 'Blade Runner' offering since the critically acclaimed 2017 film 'Blade Runner 2049'. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking series!
