Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Freida Pinto of Slumdog Millionaire fame might be the ideal actor to play Ash in a proposed TV adaptation of Blade Runner 2039, according to the creators. Aahna "Ash" Ashina's first appeared in Blade Runner 2019, followed by Blade Runner 2029 – and finally, with the release of Blade Runner 2039, the Savior of Replicants' journey comes to an end.
Close The creators pondered what an adaptation of their tale might look like, including who would portray their protagonist – with one of them suggesting Freida Pinto from Slumdog Millionaire might be the perfect choice to play Ash in the future. When asked if either creator would be excited if their Blade Runner comic series got the TV treatment, writer Mike Johnson was the first to answer, admitting he'd "be nervous about whether they get Ash’s character right." He continued discussing his concerns, expressing a protectiveness over about the character he created.