Ridley Scott Expresses Regret Directing 'Alien Covenant' Over 'Blade Runner 2049', Says He 'Should' Have Done the Latter

Ridley Scott regrets not directing Blade Runner 2049 and instead choosing to go with Alien: Covenant. The director cited a clash of scheduling as the reason for him not being able to direct the sequel to Blade Runner.

Ridley Scott, Blade Runner 2049 and Alien Covenant (Photo Credits: Twitter)

Five years after its release, Ridley Scott has expressed regret directing Alien: Covenant over Blade Runner 2049. The sequel to Prometheus that opened to many mixed reviews, Scott spoke about how he "should" have done the Blade Runner sequel and "shouldn't have had to make that choice." With Scott having being involved with the script and originally passing over directing Blade Runner 2049, the duties would then be picked up by Denis Villeneuve with the film opening to critical acclaim in 2017. Blade Runner 2099 Officially Ordered at Amazon, Ridley Scott to Return as Executive Producer.

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