Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 American epic neo-noir science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. It stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, with Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, Dave Bautista, and Jared Leto in supporting roles. Gosling plays K, a "blade runner" who uncovers a secret that threatens to destabilize society. Ideas for a sequel were first proposed in the 1990s, but licensing issues stalled their development.