One of the biggest reveals about Blade Runner 2099 isn't just who Michelle Yeoh is playing, but how her character connects to one of the franchise's most unforgettable figures. Yeoh stars as Olwen, a replicant who also happens to be a Blade Runner, and her journey appears to echo the tragic path of Rutger Hauer's legendary Roy Batty from the original Blade Runner. While the Blade Runner films have always challenged audiences to empathize with replicants, Olwen's story puts one front and center from the very beginning. It's also an interesting evolution for the Blade Runner franchise. With Olwen, Blade Runner 2099 appears ready to continue exploring those same themes, only from the perspective of a replicant audiences will follow from the very beginning.