TIFF 2015: Denis Villeneuve talks Blade Runner 2 development

Canadian director Denis Villeneuve is prepping the sequel to Blade Runner, one of his favourite movies of all time.

The director of dark, intense dramas Enemy, Prisoners,Incendiesand Polytechniquewas approached to shoot a long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's landmark science fiction saga, which will see original star Harrison Ford return in a key role.

• Harrison Ford signs for Blade Runner sequel

Villeneuve revealed a few details about theBlade Runner 2project in Toronto, where he is promoting his new Mexican drug cartel thriller Sicario.

Watch the clip in the video above.

The Toronto International Film Festival continues through Sept. 20.