Exciting news has emerged for fans of CD Projekt RED’s open-world, action-adventure RPG, Cyberpunk 2077. Following the release of its Phantom Liberty expansion last week, the excitement continues to grow to this day as CD Projekt RED officially revealed that a live-action project set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077 is currently in the works. The news came to light through an official announcement on CD Projekt RED’s website.
CDPR disclosed that they are collaborating with Anonymous Content for the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 live-action. This independent global media company is notable for True Detective and Mr. Robot, as well as Academy Award-winning films including The Revenant and Spotlight. CDPR is working directly with Anonymous Content Studios’ Head of Television Garret Kemble, Director of Development Ryan Schwartz, and Chief Creative Officer David Levine, an industry veteran who was previously HBO’s EVP and Co-Head of Drama for over 10 years.
The Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project is still in an early development stage, but efforts are already underway to secure a talented screenwriter to tell an original narrative set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. As the project takes shape, fans eagerly anticipate the casting choices that will breathe life into iconic Cyberpunk 2077 characters. While Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba are strong contenders to reprise their roles as Johnny Silverhand and Solomon Reed, CD Projekt RED has yet to confirm the final cast.
CD PROJEKT RED has a proven track record of successfully adapting the world of its popular video game franchises into other forms of media, as exemplified by the critically acclaimed Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created in collaboration with Studio Trigger. The anime series won several major awards, including Anime of the Year from IGN and Crunchyroll. Consequently, expectations for the Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project are undeniably high. It is hoped that this adaptation remains faithful to the source material, preserving the elements that have made Cyberpunk 2077 a beloved title.