Ridley Scott Recalls Pitching ‘Blade Runner’ Backers On Harrison Ford: “He Was Not A Star”
AlthoughHarrison Fordis synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasnt always such a household name. Harrison Ford was not a star yet, explained Scott toGQ. He had just finished flying the Millennium Falcon inStar Wars. Alcon I remember my financiers saying, Who the f is Harrison Ford? I said, Youre going to find out. So Harry became my leading man. Director Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford on the set of ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) (Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection)...