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3 unusual facts about George Wyman


George Wyman

According to a story told by Wyman's grandson, the famous sci-fi figure Forrest J Ackerman, Wyman was troubled by the responsibility of taking on the commission.

Fittingly, given its original inspiration from 19th century science fiction, the building is perhaps best known for its appearance in Ridley Scott's science fiction movie Blade Runner, where the decayed and dilapidated interior was used at the location for the home of the toymaker and android designer Sebastien.

The Bradbury Building has also featured as a location in several other Hollywood films, including Double Indemnity, "Marlowe", D.O.A., Chinatown, The Perfect Sleep, "Wolf" and Lethal Weapon 4 and TV shows like City of Angels and The Outer Limits.



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