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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 .

The "cells interlinked" baseline test recited by Officer K (Ryan Gosling) was actually Gosling’s own idea . He suggested the technique, known as "dropping in," to create a hypnotic, trance-like performance . Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade...

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 . The most significant "what if" revealed regarding the

To portray the blind Wallace, Leto wore custom opaque contact lenses that actually blinded him on set, requiring he be guided by assistants . 🔍 Additional Interesting Facts After Bowie's passing in 2016, Villeneuve sought an

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

Dave Bautista was almost rejected for the role of Sapper Morton because Villeneuve felt he looked too young (despite Bautista being 48 at the time) . Makeup and a screen test eventually convinced the director otherwise .