Davis made notable turns in the 2015 Matt Damon hit “The Martian” and in Zac Efron‘s “That Awkward Moment.”
Plot details are scarce on the Alcon Entertainment project, though it’s been confirmed the sequel is set several decades after the original “Blade Runner.”
Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will produce along with Alcon’s Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, while Bud Yorkin, the late producer of Ridley Scott‘s original 1982 classic, will also receive a producer credit.
Scott will executive produce along with Thunderbird Films CEOs Frank Giustra and Tim Gamble, as well as Bill Carraro. Cinematographer Roger Deakin will reunite with Villeneuve on the project, following “Sicario” and “Prisoners.”
Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute in all overseas territories in all media, and principal photography is scheduled to begin July.
“Blade Runner 2” is slated to open opposite a Marvel-related event film from 20th Century Fox, which previously had “Gambit” opening on that date.
Davis is repped by UTA and Thruline Entertainent.
All Female Directors' Movies From the 6 Major Studios (Photos)
"Money Monster," directed by Jodie Foster for Sony TriStar (in theaters May 13, 2016)
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"Me Before You," directed by Thea Sharrock (in theaters June 3, 2016)
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"Bridget Jones's Baby" directed by Sharon Maguire for Universal (in theaters Sept. 16, 2016)
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"Queen of Katwe," directed Mira Nair (in theaters Sept. 23, 2016)
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"Underworld: Blood Wars," directed by Anna Foerster (in theaters Oct. 14, 2016)
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"Unforgettable," directed by Denise Di Novi for Warner Bros. (in theaters in 2016, exact date not yet known)
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"Wonder Woman," now in production with director Patty Jenkins for Warner Bros. (in theaters June 2, 2017)
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After Elizabeth Banks bowed out, Trish Sie jumped in to direct "Pitch Perfect 3" for Universal (in theaters Aug. 4, 2017)
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Mireille Soria is directing "Madagascar 4" for 20th Century Fox (in theaters May 18, 2018)
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Ava Duvernay is set to direct Disney's live-action adaptation "A Wrinkle in Time" (release date TBD)
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Oscar winners Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck are returning to co-direct Disney's "Frozen 2" (in theaters in 2018) -- representing a directing duo that's one-half woman.
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Lucia Aniello is signed on to direct Sony and Columbia's "Rock That Body" (in theaters June 23, 2017)
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The number of women directing big-studio films has finally surpassed single digits. Here’s the complete list.
"Money Monster," directed by Jodie Foster for Sony TriStar (in theaters May 13, 2016)