Amazon Prime's forthcoming sci-fi show just expanded its cast in a major way

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Blade Runner 2049

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One of the most exciting upcoming TV projects just had its cast expanded in quite a dramatic way, according to new reports.Blade Runner 2099promises to be a thrilling new story in the Blade Runner universe when it arrives on Amazon Prime Video at some point down the line.

We don’t have any indication ofwhenthat might be, with the show not yet in full production, but we’veknown for a little whilethat it’ll star Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh along with Hunter Schafer in a new story, without any expected continuity from 2017’sBlade Runner 2049movie.

Now, the show has added a whole bunch of new actors to its lineup, comprised of veteran faces from a range of other TV shows, according to areport from Variety. At least two of these, Dimitri Abold and Lewis Gribben, will be regulars in the series, while a bunch of others will play guest roles.

It’s been some 18 months since the show was formally greenlit, according to industry reports, but with a production of this scale (and it’s anticipated to be a pretty huge show) it’s likely that it’ll be widely known when it finally starts shooting.

Sadly for movie fans, there’s not set to be any involvement from2049director Denis Villeneuve, who has his hands full working out how to film a thirdDunemovie, but Ridley Scott is on board to executive produce along with a host of others, so the franchise’s first director will be involved.

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After all, glitzy sci-fi shows now seem to be a key part of staying in the running to be thebest streaming service, so Amazon will be hoping this adds to Prime Video’s lustre.

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