Actually, we don’t know if it’s going to be a prequel or a sequel, but Scott apparently intends to make a second Blade Runner picture.
So many things contributed to the (eventual) success of the original. Do you applaud or fear the near-future film?
I love the original, but the story seemed pretty complete. I’d be most interested in revisiting the world with a completely new set of characters and an entirely new story arc.
Blade Runner: The Prequel
How a Heckofalotta Stuff Happens in Ten Years.
SF often makes overly optimistic estimates about technological development, but yeah, in this case, I don’t know why they gave a date at all. It’s quite irrelevant to the story.