The series, based on the iconic films, will be filmed in another country and not Belfast as planned.
The TV series is based on the iconic series of films, which began with 1982's Blade Runner starring Harrison FordThe major TV series Blade Runner 2099 is now set to be filmed outside Northern Ireland, BBC News NI understands.But BBC News NI understands the series will now be shot elsewhere.
It is not clear how many Northern Irish crew and staff will be affected by the move. NI Screen has been contacted by BBC News NI for comment.Blade Runner told the story of Rick Deckard, a detective whose job was to "retire" human-like robots called replicants.Deckard was played by Harrison Ford, who reprised the character in the 2017 sequel, which starred Ryan Gosling as well as Jared Leto and Robin Wright.
NI Screen had awarded Blade Runner 2099 funding of £4.1m through its screen fund awards programme in 2022-23, but it is understood any money that has been paid by NI Screen will be returned.
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