As for the stars of Blade Runner today

The paths of the main couple in the legendary science fiction film went in very different directions: Harrison Ford became one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons, Sean Young got into a struggle with substance abuse problems.

Blade Runner is a classic in science fiction. WARNER BROS / AOP

The science film Blade Runner, which premiered on June 25, 1982, did not receive an immediate commendable reception, but has risen to a cult reputation over the decades. What do movie stars have today?

Harrison Ford is one of Hollywood’s most iconic movie stars. In addition to Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Ford, who starred in numerous films, starred in former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, a police officer tasked with finding and destroying “artificial people,” or replicants. Ford also returned to the role of Deckard in the sequel to the film Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Ford turns 80 this summer, but hasn’t been able to retire yet. Next year, a new Indiana Jones adventure will reappear. Ford is married for the third time, has four biological children and one adopted child. On the right is a picture of the new Indy from 2021. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Rutger Hauer from the Netherlands had a varied and colorful career in Hollywood. The role of Roy Batty, leader of the Blade Runner Replicant Rebels, is one of the most well-known of his work today. Another memorable role was played by Hauer in the 1986 film Liftari, in which he played the serial killer. Hauer, who was profiled as an environmentalist, died in 2019 after a brief illness. He was 75 years old at the time of his death. Picture on the right from 2018. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

The role of Replica Rachael in Blade Runner was one of the first film roles of actor Sean Young. He has later described in interviews that making the film was a distressing experience for him. Nevertheless, he continued to act and was seen in another science classic, the 1984 Dune filming. In his later years, Young spoke openly about his substance abuse problems and also got into fights with the law. Actor James Woods sued Young in the late 1980s, claiming he was harassing him. Young said he was in love with Woods but denied persecution. The case was settled out of court. Sean Young, 62, continues to work as an actor. Picture on the right from 2018. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Daryl Hannah, 61, has also had a successful career in Hollywood. In addition to the role of Blade Runner’s Pris Replicant, Hannah is remembered for films including Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Kill Bill 1 (2003) and Kill Bill 2 (2004). He was later also exposing the harassment scandal of producer Harvey Weinstein. According to Hannah, Weinstein also harassed her on several occasions. Today, Hannah is married to musician Neil Young. Picture on the right from 2015. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Edward James Olmos, 75, has had a long and varied career as an actor, director and producer. Olmos, who played the police in Blade Runner, is also remembered for his role in the television series Miami Vice (1984–1989). Olmos, with a Mexican background, was also seen on the Battle Planet in Galactica (2004–2009). Olmos still continues to work as an actor. Picture on the right from the beginning of June. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Today, 87-year-old Michael Emmet Walsh has flickered in the side roles of dozens of films and the man still throws a job as an actor. He has appeared in films for seven different decades. In Blade Runner, Walsh portrayed Chief of Police Harry Bryant. Picture on the right from 2019. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Brion James performed a murderous replica named Leon on Blade Runner. James, who has played numerous roles in roles in films and TV series throughout his long career, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Malibu in 1999. He was 54 years old at the time of his death. Picture on the right from 1998. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

Joseph “Joe” Turkel, who played the founder of the replica Tyrell company Eldon Tyrell, is now 94 years old. The New York-born actor and screenwriter had a career spanning more than 50 years and left acting in 1999. In addition to Eldon Tyrell, Turkel’s most memorable work includes a role as a bartender named Lloyd in Stanley Kubrick’s Glow. Turkel also fought in the ranks of the U.S. military in World War II. Picture on the right from 2005. IMAGE COMBINATION WARNER BROS / AOP

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