Harrison Ford is known for having his name involved in many iconic Hollywood movies like Indiana Jones and Star Wars. He is regarded as one of the finest and has gained immense respect and love in his career of nearly six decades. But the actor also got involved in some gossip when he starred in the 1982 classic Blade Runner. The movie which is considered an icon in the genre of sci-fi was subjected to several controversies related to its cast and crew.
Blade Runner is one of the most significant movies, especially in the sci-fi genre. The movie paved the way for several sci-fi projects that were released over the years. But besides the remarkable aspects of the Harrison Ford movie, it also got popular for some intense behind the scene drama.
What happened between Harrison Ford and Sean Young during Blade Runner?
Sean Young made a name for herself in the 80s after working in numerous sci-fi flicks. But the actress didn’t have a good experience when she starred in the Ridley Scott directorial alongside Harrison Ford.
Blade Runner is a venture that affected Sean Young both positively and negatively. While it stands as a major project in the actress’ career, her relationship with the associates wasn’t good enough. Reportedly both Ford and Young couldn’t stand each other on the set. Interestingly, the duo also portrayed the roles of lovers Rick Deckard and Rachael. This led the other cast and crew to call their love scene “the hate scene”.
While the reason for the feud isn’t fully known, it is rumored that the actress’ approach to the movie was different from Harrison Ford’s which created indifferences between them. On top of that, Sean Young’s relationship with the Blade Runner director Ridley Scott was also unpleasant that gave rise to many headlines.
Sean Young and Ridley Scott didn’t go along well
Even though the rumors claim the on-screen lovers Harrison Ford and Sean Young weren’t on good terms, the latter’s words proved that she hated nobody more than Ridley Scott in Blade Runner. It was alleged by the Dune (1984) actress that Scott put her in harsh situations after she rejected the Gladiator director’s proposal.
As reported by Variety, Ridley Scott wanted to date Young which she rejected as a result of which she was forced to shoot certain scenes which had no relevance to the plot of the movie.
“Well, honestly, Ridley [Scott] wanted me to date him. He tried very hard in the beginning of the show to date him, and I never would. I was like, nah. And then we do this scene, and I think it was Ridley. I think Ridley was like, ‘f–k you.’ I was thinking, ‘Why did this have to be like that? What was the point of that?’ and I think it was Ridley’s none-too-subtle message that he was getting even with me.”
Further during the same interview, Sean Young also added how she was approached for a “30 second hologram cameo” in the sequel Blade Runner 2049. Although the sequel was directed by Denis Villeneuve, Scott was attached as an Executive Director. The 63-year-old argued that the audience certainly wanted to watch more of her but the makers made her sign an NDA so that she can’t reveal the information in public.
But even after so much gossip, Blade Runner is still considered a cult classic. Despite not being very big commercial successes, the Harrison Ford movies’ quality stands unscathed to the controversies floating around them. Reportedly, a new addition to the franchise in the form of a Blade Runner 2099 series is currently in development.
Blade Runner can be rented or bought on YouTube while Blade Runner 2049 can be streamed on Hulu.
Source: Marie Claire/Variety
