Michelle Yeoh discusses ‘Blade Runner 2099’ at Busan Film Festival

At the Busan International Film Festival, actress Michelle Yeoh discussed her role in the upcoming Prime Video limited series ‘Blade Runner 2099’. Yeoh, who received the festival’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, described the project as an “amazing journey” and expressed enthusiasm for working alongside co-star Hunter Schafer.

In the eight-episode series, Yeoh portrays Olwen, a replicant Blade Runner nearing the end of her life, who partners with Schafer’s character, Cora, a mysterious new recruit. The production involves showrunner Silka Luisa, Alcon, and Ridley Scott.

When asked about potentially transitioning into directing, Yeoh ruled out the move, stating that she prefers acting and producing. She noted that the demands of being a great director leave little room for a personal life and expressed a desire to continue supporting directors with distinct visions instead. The series is scheduled for release on November 25.