by J.C. Marquez Monday 4th April 2016

Dave Bautista Gets Cast in ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel!

The cast of Blade Runner 2 just added a ton of muscle this morning.

Alcon Entertainment has officially announced that Dave Bautista will join Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, and Robin Wright in Blade Runner 2, the official sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic 1982 science fiction film.

Dave Bautista is better known from his role as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy, and he recently appeared in Spectre–the latest entry in the James Bond film franchise. Blade Runner 2 is set to begin principal photography this July and will be directed by Denis Villenevue (Sicaro, Prisoners) with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer.

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel's "Guardians of The Galaxy" press line during Comic-Con International 2013 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) — SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Actor Dave Bautista attends Marvel’s “Guardians of The Galaxy” press line during Comic-Con International 2013 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

There is a ton of secrecy behind the plot of Blade Runner 2, but the only thing we do know about the films story is that it will take place a number of decades after the events of the original film. Not much to go on (we know), but we will take anything we can get.

At this point, the cast looks solid, and with Ridley Scott involved in the project, fans have much to look forward to.

What kind of story would you like to see Blade Runner 2 head into? Sound off in the comments below!