‘Blade Runner 2099’ star Michelle Yeoh wants to play Japanese singer Yoko Ono in biopic: ‘Just getting out’ |
Michelle Yeostar of ‘Blade Runner 2099’, revealed the character he would like to play in the biopic. Without a doubt, the 63-year-old actor named the famous Japanese singer Yoko Onowho was also married to The Beatles star John Lennon. Although he was funny not to mention his favorite song by a famous band, he stood out by choosing to sing an avant-garde artist.Here’s a closer look at Michelle Yeoh’s interest in playing Yoko Ono in the biopic.
Michelle Yeoh reveals ‘Yoko Ono’ without skipping a beat
Michelle Yeoh revealed her true desire to play a character in a biopic during an interview at the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 studio with Entertainment Weekly, along with her ‘Blade Runner 2099’ co-star Hunter Schafer. When asked, “who would you like to play in a biopic,” the Academy Award-winning actress said, “Yoko Ono,” with a heart-wrenching response.After singing his favorite song from ‘The Beatles,’ on the idea of portraying John Lennon’s widow, he said, “It’s very difficult. I’m missing something. I know the Beatles! I know the Beatles well, but only now [mimed her brain blanking out]”,” while laughing at the situation. “Yoko is funny,” he concluded. But Hunter Schafer couldn’t find an easy answer. “It’s very difficult,” the ‘Euphoria’ star said, “It wouldn’t work, but in dreamland, Bjork.“
About ‘Blade Runner 2099’
At San Diego Comic-Con, the makers unveiled a teaser for the dystopian futuristic series, ‘Blade Runner 2099.’ Created by Silka Luisa, the cast includes Hunter Schafer as Cora and Michelle Yeoh as Olwen. In Los Angeles, Cora, the escaped Blade Runner, is forced to team up with the Replicant, Olwen, to investigate the fugitives hiding a truth that could bring down the fragile city. The series will premiere on November 25, 2026, on Prime Video.
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