At the BFI London Film Festival, Denis Villeneuve reflected on his career in a conversation with Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein. He described Blade Runner 2049 as one of the riskiest films of his career, initially viewing it as a potential swan song. Villeneuve also touched on his experience with Hollywood, detailing his work on Prisoners, Sicario, and the Dune series, sharing insights into the challenges of large-scale filmmaking.