Check Out the First of Several Blade Runner 2049 Prequel Short Films Here – Nexus Dawn (VIDEO)
After several intense looks at the upcoming Blade Runner 2049 sequel, fans of the classic 80’s film have a lot to look forward to with the narrative set 30 years later. To amp up the excitement, there have been several short films announced to help provide more support for the overall story and highlight events in between the two movies.
The first of these short films is called 2036: Nexus Dawn and can be seen in the video above. Jared Leto’s character is front and center as this short focuses a little more on the mad scientist’s backstory. With this closer look into Leto’s villainous character, Niander Wallace, the full release of Blade Runner 2049 will be that much more impactful given the long wait between films.
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Blade Runner 2049 is slated for an October 6th release of this year. The upcoming film will start Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, Jared Leto, and Ana de Armas. Are you excited to see the revival of this cult classic? What else would you like to see in upcoming Blade Runner 2049 prequel shorts? Sound off with your thoughts on Nexus Dawn and more in the comment section below, and don’t forget to also check out DFTG on Twitter for gaming and entertainment news live 24/7!
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With an arguably unhealthy obsession with Mass Effect, Liana has been an avid collector of gaming and comic memorabilia for well over two decades. With a passion for writing, gaming, and comics - she is currently working as Editor-in-Chief for the revival of Prima Games, with previous managing editor experience with several gaming publications including ComicBook.com, The Hollywood Reporter, TwinGalaxies, and other outlets. She is also the Co-Owner and Managing Editor for DFTG. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, as well as several Facebook communities online.
