and underhanded police veteran typical of the film noir genre.
Joe Turkel
Dr. Eldon Tyrell
This corporate mogul has built an empire on genetically manipulated humanoid slaves.
William Sanderson
J. F. Sebastian
a quiet and lonely genius who provides a compassionate yet compliant portrait of humanity. J.F. is able to sympathize with the replicants’ short lifespan because he has progeria, a genetic disease that causes faster aging and a short lifespan.
Brion James
Leon Kowalski
a replicant masquerading as a waste disposal engineer.
Joanna Cassidy
Zhora
a special-ops, undercover and assassin model. Cassidy portrays a strong female replicant who has seen the worst humanity has to offer.
Morgan Paull
Holden
The Blade Runner initially assigned to the case, he is shot by Leon while screening new