Although Harrison Ford's name is synonymous with many memorable franchises and shows, he wasn't always a household name.
Ridley Scott recently revealed that the actor, who just received his fifth Golden Globe nomination, wasn't an easy sell on the lead role of Rick Deckard in the 1982 sci-fi classic. Blade Runner.
“Harrison Ford wasn't a star yet,” Scott explained to Harrison Ford. GQ. “He just finished flying the Millennium Falcon star wars. I remember financiers telling me, “Who is Harrison Ford?” “You'll find out,” I said. So Harry became my leading man.
In addition to his roles in Blade Runner and star warsFord's status as a leading man has long been cemented by his performance in… Indiana Jones films, The fugitive (1993) and his upcoming debut in the MCU as Red Hulk Captain America: Brave New Worldpremiering February 14 in theaters.
Ford revived his role as Deckard in director Denis Villeneuve's 2017 sequel to Scott's masterpiece, Blade Runner 2049. Production began last year on the Prime Video follow-up series Blade Runner 2099But there's no word yet on whether Ford will be back for a cameo.
Director Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford filming “Blade Runner” (1982) (Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection)
Recently, Ford made the leap into the world of television with Yellowstone spin off 1923 and the Apple TV+ series Shrink.
At 82 years old, the actor recently explained what keeps him active in his Hollywood career. “Man, I'm out of that basic human connection. I imagine with people who have so much skill and experience…. It's fun to work with these people,” he said. Vanity gallery.
