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Michelle Yeoh to Lead 'Blade Runner' on Prime Video

Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh is set to star in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series, a sequel to 'Blade Runner 2049'.

  • The series, titled 'Blade Runner 2099', continues the iconic sci-fi saga and is set 50 years after its predecessor.
  • Yeoh will portray Olwen, a replicant nearing the end of her life, adding depth to the dystopian universe.
  • Production has commenced in Prague with Ridley Scott and Silka Luisa among the executive producers.
  • The plot details remain undisclosed, maintaining the mystery surrounding the futuristic series.
  • 'Blade Runner 2099' marks another major role for Yeoh following her historic Oscar win and recent Presidential Medal of Freedom honor.
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