Ridley Scott recently revealed how difficult it was to cast Harrison Ford in his iconic Blade Runner role. The Gladiator II director, who seems unstoppable even in his late 80s, has made remarkable films throughout his career.

Blade Runner follows Deckard (Ford), a Blade Runner who must pursue and terminate four escaped Replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Elsewhere in the GQ video, the Gladiator II filmmaker also opened up about his vision of “inventing a new world” with the sci-fi film.

Blade Runner director Ridley Scott has recalled a moment that saw those financing the 1982 sci-fi classic questioning the decision to cast Harrison Ford as lead – just a few years after he appeared in Star Wars.

Although Harrison Ford is synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasn't always such a household name.

Ridley Scott felt Harrison Ford would be something exceptional in Hollywood, despite others' doubts decades ago. During a recent video interview with GQ magazine, the filmmaker reflected on

Blade Runner' director Sir Ridley Scott has told how the movie's financiers hadn't heard of leading man Harrison Ford before the movie, so he had to convince them the 'Star Wars' actor would become a huge star.

Blade Runner' director Sir Ridley Scott has told how the movie's financiers hadn't heard of leading man Harrison Ford before the movie, so he had to convince them the 'Star Wars' actor would become a huge star.