Ridley Scott has been making films for 46 years, and he has established himself to be one of the biggest names in the movie industry, and his works in the film industry. He has been making films that are not just limited to only one genre, some of his most famous works are Exodus: Gods and Kings, Robin Hood, Hannibal, Someone to Watch Over Me, and many more.
However, his 1982 film Blade Runner is his most famous work that has set the bar for science fiction films so high that very few films could match its success or even dare to cross it. The film was full of big names, Harrison Ford, Edward James Olmos, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Daryl Hannah, are only a few names that were a part of the cast. However, Hauer would have never been a part of this renowned film as he decided to prank Ridley Scott on their very first meeting.
Ridley Scott Almost Fired Rutger Hauer’s Weird Gag
Rutger Hauer was phenomenally exceptional when he portrayed the role of Roy Batty. The actor portrayed the role skillfully, embodying himself in the role of the character showcasing a wide range of emotions, making him scary and lovable at the same time. His iconic monologue in the film added layers and vulnerability to the antagonist, making him sympathetic and a memorable character.
However, he would have never been able to portray the character, as he had decided to meet Ridley Scott and Katy Haber dressed as a flamboyant 1970s hippy in candy pink trousers. During an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Haber recalls that she had convinced Scott to cast the Blind Fury actor for the role of Roy Batty. Ridley Scott had not met Hauer before and he was less than impressed after their very first meeting, he was baffled and called the actor a “bl**dy woofter,” a British slang for gay man.
“Oh my God what have you done to me… he’s a bl**dy woofter.”
However, the producer convinced the White Squall director to not fire the actor, and soon they became good friends and gave one of the most successful sci-fi of this generation. The 1982 film was a massive success as it earned $39.5 million at the worldwide box office, making it one of the highest-earning films of that year.
Ridley Scott Isn’t A Fan of Blade Runner 2049
During a 2017 interview with Vulture, Ridley Scott talked about his opinion on the extended period of time taken by other filmmakers, as he believed that it was absolutely unnecessary. He shared his approach, and how he takes only two per year to stay efficient.
“They shouldn’t [take that long], that’s why I do two a year. We did Alien: Covenant, which is a very complicated film, in 73 days. That would normally be 130 days. What the f*ck are you doing, you know?”
When asked about Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, a film that earned $257.7 million at the worldwide box office but fell short in terms of financial success, Scott remarked.
“I have to be careful what I say. I have to be careful what I say. It was f*cking way too long. F*ck me!”
It was reported that the production budget for Blade Runner 2049 was somewhere from $150 to $185 million, and it collected $257.7 million at the world box office. However, after calculating the marketing and distribution expenses, there was no profit left.
Blade Runner can be rented on Prime Video.
Source: Daily Mail
