Harrison Ford has become synonymous with iconic roles in sci-fi, adventure, and action films, but his journey to stardom was not an overnight success. Director Ridley Scott revealed that Ford was not the first choice for the lead role of Rick Deckard in 1982’s Blade Runner.
At the time, Ford had just finished playing Han Solo in Star Wars (1977) and was coming off the biggest hit of the year, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Despite his growing reputation, Scott remembered that investors were unfamiliar with Ford’s name. “Who’s Harrison Ford?” they asked. Scott responded, “You’re going to find out.”
Ford’s breakout role as Deckard cemented his leading man status. He went on to reprise the character in Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and has appeared in numerous other successful films, including Indiana Jones, The Fugitive, and Captain America: Brave New World.
In recent years, Ford has expanded his reach into television with roles in Yellowstone spin-off 1923 and Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Despite his age, the actor remains active in his Hollywood career, crediting “essential human contact” as a key factor in his longevity.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/ridley-scott-recalls-pitching-blade-runner-backers-harrison-ford-1236258293