Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade... May 2026

Bringing back the character Rachael required a full year of visual effects work . While actress Sean Young was present on set as a consultant, a stand-in (Loren Peta) performed the physical role before Young’s likeness was digitally applied . To Be Human: Casting Blade Runner 2049 | Off-world

After Bowie's passing in 2016, Villeneuve sought an actor with a similar "rock star vibe," which led to the casting of Jared Leto , who is also a musician . Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade...

The most significant "what if" revealed regarding the casting process is that was director Denis Villeneuve's first choice for the role of Niander Wallace . Bringing back the character Rachael required a full