2017 film by Denis Villeneuve Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Hampton Fancher and Michael Green, based on a story by Fancher. A sequel to Blade Runner (1982), the film stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto in supporting roles. Ford and Edward James Olmos reprise their roles from the previous film as Rick Deckard and Gaff, respectively. Gosling plays K, a "blade runner" who uncovers a secret that threatens to destabilize society and the course of civilization. 316,328 views on October 8, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: UFC 216, Blade Runner, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA). Wiki link