Blade Runner fans have said they are “dying” of excitement after a full trailer for the long-awaited sequel was unveiled.
Many expressed their excitement on social media after “stunning” footage from Blade Runner 2049 was released on Monday.
There are still pages left in this story. #BladeRunner2049 pic.twitter.com/lsLXlTYikx
— #BladeRunner 2049 (@bladerunner) May 8, 2017
The clip – which has the tagline “There are still pages left in this story” – shows Harrison Ford reprising the role of police officer Rick Deckard, the character he played in the 1982 original.La La Land star Ryan Gosling is LAPD Officer K, who unearths a secret that could plunge what is left of society into chaos.The film is set 30 years after the events of the first movie.
I'm dying ?????? CAN'T WAIT!!!! ?? #BladeRunner2049 https://t.co/ftJ1bDojJM
— Sarah Peterson (@SarahKins1987) May 8, 2017
@bladerunner I'm freaking dying over here.
— Guilherme (@guiheh) May 8, 2017
@bladerunner I need October to be here now because oh my god that cinematography is literally the greatest thing I've ever seen
— oh man (@beastposting) May 8, 2017
Plenty of tweets comment on the trailer being “visually stunning”.Despite all the excitement, many fans expressed their hopes that the film lives up to the original.
@bladerunner Wow! #looks stunning, just like the original. I am so excited and not sure if I can wait! But I am also nervous…please be awesome!
— Chris (@eat_sleep_film) May 8, 2017
One of my favourite ever films, really hope they don't mess up the sequel #BladeRunner2049
— Chris Edwards (@Chris_Eds11) May 8, 2017
Harrison and Ryan also took part in a live Q&A on Facebook to mark the release of the trailer.
Harrison, 74, said he enjoyed being able to further explore Deckard’s character.
“I think it is interesting to develop a character after a period of time,” he said. “And it was an interesting experience, a very gratifying experience.”
Ryan, 36, admitted it was “overwhelming” to be part of such a classic.
The movie is being directed by Denis Villeneuve and also stars Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Dave Bautista and Barkhad Abdi.
It is due to be released later this year.