James is best known for his work in TV, most notably AMC’s The Walking Dead in the role of Morgan Jones.
The sequel is set several decades after the 1982 original, with Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role as Rick Deckard.
The film will be released by Warner Bros. in North America and Sony Pictures Releasing International will distribute in all media for all overseas territories.
Lennie James is directing the film to be released October 6, 2017.