Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade... May 2026

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

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 . Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade...

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 . Bringing back the character Rachael required a full