A Live-Action Cyberpunk Project Is In The Works
The Cyberpunk franchise has been on a winning streak lately. From the acclaimed anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners to the 2.0 update of 2077 and the release of Phantom Liberty, public perception of the series has largely turned around. Today, CD Projekt Red announced that they’re taking the next step with the franchise – creating a live-action production.
The game studio is partnering with Anonymous Content, a media company known for its work on shows like Mr. Robot and films like The Revenant. The project will be produced by Garrett Kemble, David Levine, Ryan Schwartz, Bard Dorros, and Charlie Scully, who will develop the project “in close collaboration with the Cyberpunk 2077 creative team.” That said, this is still in the earliest stages; there’s still no screenwriter attached to the project.
There are still many questions in the air about the project. They’ve yet to announce (and perhaps, decide) whether it will be a film or a series. And while the project is “set in the world” of Cyberpunk 2077, there are a lot of approaches they could take. No actors have been attached to the project either, so whether Keanu Reeves or Idris Elba will show up is still up in the air. You can read the full press release here.
For more Cyberpunk, here’s what we thought of the latest expansion, Phantom Liberty, and here’s a list of tips and tricks to help you get started. After that, check out this feature to learn about lessons CD Projekt Red learned from the launch of Cyberpunk 2077.