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Bringing back the character Rachael required a full year of visual effects work . While actress Sean Young was present on set as a consultant, a stand-in (Loren Peta) performed the physical role before Young’s likeness was digitally applied . To Be Human: Casting Blade Runner 2049 | Off-world

To portray the blind Wallace, Leto wore custom opaque contact lenses that actually blinded him on set, requiring he be guided by assistants . 🔍 Additional Interesting Facts Blade Runner 2049: To Be Human: - Casting Blade...

Dave Bautista was almost rejected for the role of Sapper Morton because Villeneuve felt he looked too young (despite Bautista being 48 at the time) . Makeup and a screen test eventually convinced the director otherwise . Bringing back the character Rachael required a full