Blade Runner, Harrison Ford and Ridley Scott

'Blade Runner' Director Claims He Almost Couldn't Hire Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is beloved for being the star of numerous franchises at this point in his career, but the man wasn't always at the top of the call sheet. Director Ridley Scott recently spoke about his collaboration with Ford,
Ridley Scott Says ‘Blade Runner’ Financiers Asked “Who the F*** Is Harrison Ford” Before Casting Him
Blade Runner follows Deckard (Ford), a Blade Runner who must pursue and terminate four escaped Replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Elsewhere in the GQ video, the Gladiator II filmmaker also opened up about his vision of “inventing a new world” with the sci-fi film.
Ridley Scott says Blade Runner's financiers didn't know who Harrison Ford was and the director had the perfect response: "You're going to find out"
Blade Runner director Ridley Scott has recalled a moment that saw those financing the 1982 sci-fi classic questioning the decision to cast Harrison Ford as lead – just a few years after he appeared in Star Wars.
Sir Ridley Scott had to convince Blade Runner's financiers that Harrison Ford would become a huge star - because they hadn't heard of him
Blade Runner' director Sir Ridley Scott has told how the movie's financiers hadn't heard of leading man Harrison Ford before the movie, so he had to convince them the 'Star Wars' actor would become a huge star.
Harrison Ford Got Cast in ‘Blade Runner’ After Playing Han Solo, but the Financiers Asked Ridley Scott: ‘Who the F— Is Harrison Ford?’
Ridley Scott sat down with GQ magazine for a retrospective video interview and revealed that the financiers on “Blade Runner” originally questioned his decision to cast Harrison Ford in the lead role.
Ridley Scott Recalls Pitching ‘Blade Runner' Backers On Harrison Ford: "He Was Not A Star"
Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn’t always such a household name. Ridley Scott recently revealed that the actor, who just received his fifth Golden Globe nomination,
Harrison Ford’s Supernatural Rom-Com Becomes a Streaming Hit Despite 55% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Harrison Ford and Blake Lively star in The Age of Adaline, the supernatural romantic comedy that is one of the most popular ...
All the New Superhero Movies in 2025
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Nikki Glaser Zings Harrison Ford and Makes Glen Powell Blush in 2025 Golden Globes Monologue: All Her Best Jokes
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Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher’s funny and revealing 1980 ‘Star Wars’ interview
The 1980 interview was captivating and funny, with both Hamill and Fisher showing their wit. When asked what she would do after Star Wars, Fisher said, “I’ll find a waitress job or something.” Hamill ...
The actor who hates Harrison Ford with a passion: “A little man, short, scrawny, and wiry”
The actor who hates Harrison Ford with a passion is Alec Baldwin, because he believes Ford snaked the role of Jack Ryan away ...