MOVIE NEWS – For decades, fans have debated which version of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner is truly definitive. Now, Hollywood icon Harrison Ford is weighing in at last. Over the years, the 1982 cyberpunk classic has been re-edited, tweaked, and even restored more than half a dozen times—yet Ford has finally picked a favorite, once and for all.

These days, the actor is enjoying newfound acclaim for his Emmy-nominated turn in Apple TV+’s Shrinking, playing Dr. Paul Rhoades. While Ford doesn’t often appear on modern TV, his recent work includes roles in the Yellowstone prequel 1923 and Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World. Next up, fans can expect him in Shrinking Season 3, which just wrapped production.

In a candid chat with Variety, the legendary Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor, now 83, reflected on his most memorable roles—including Rick Deckard in Blade Runner. When asked about which version of the film he prefers, Ford offered a definitive answer—one that aligns with director Ridley Scott: “I like any cut without the voice-over. When we first saw the script, it had a narration. I always felt it didn’t fit the film—I played a detective, but I didn’t really act like one. So Ridley, the writer, a producer, and I spent weeks turning the narration into real scenes. Then Warner Bros. panicked and brought the voice-over back. I recorded it six times, but nobody was ever happy. I’m glad the final versions dropped it—it pulls the audience into the story.”

Which Blade Runner did Ford enjoy making more?

Ford shot Blade Runner at the peak of his stardom: in 1981, he debuted as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and in 1983, he returned as Han Solo in Return of the Jedi. Blade Runner wasn’t the biggest hit at first, overshadowed by other blockbusters like E.T., but has since become a beloved classic. Ford doesn’t regret making it, but admits the production was grueling—and even says he had more fun on the 2017 sequel:

“That was an extraordinary experience. We shot for 50 nights in the rain—mostly outdoors. It was kind of miserable, but it holds up. I enjoyed making the second Blade Runner even more, to be honest, because at least it wasn’t raining, and it wasn’t always night.”

Source: Variety