Blade Runner and its source material book have a number of key differences. The qualities of the replicants were a change made for the film.
The replicants in the Blade Runner films aren't quite the same as imagined by author Philip K. Dick in his original novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep. The novel, which inspired the two films and upcoming TV series of the Blade Runner franchise, has a number of notable differences from the cult classic adaptations.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Blade Runner's Los Angeles, neon, urban nighttime atmosphere was created by the film, separating from the range of locations the book explores. With this change in aesthetic came a need to interpret the story differently, as electric sheep may not have meshed well with the black fume skies of the films.
Why Blade Runner Changed The Way Replicants Worked From The Book The term "replicant" is original to the film, as opposed to "android," as Ridley Scott felt there was a preconceived notion toward androids that didn't suit his world. He felt the term was overused and misused, feeling that "replicant" seemed more human. The replicants themselves were also made to be far more threatening and murderous.
Blade Runner Subtly References A Key Book Premise The 1982 Blade Runner does reference the electric animals and alludes to animal extinction in a scene that shows an electric owl. Rachael’s dialogue suggests that live owls are not common. Also, the character Zhora owns an android snake, and suggests that owning a real snake would be a sign of wealth. In 2049, the older Rick Deckard owns a dog, who isn't revealed to be real or not.
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