It is the sequel to 1982 's Blade Runner and stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford , who is reprising his role as Rick Deckard , with Ana de Armas , Mackenzie Davis , Sylvia Hoeks , Lennie James , Carla Juri , Robin Wright , Dave Bautista and Jared Leto in supporting roles .
Blade Runner 2049 is the first installment of a film series .