Live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film in development

CD Projekt RED has confirmed that a live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077 is in development with Paramount Pictures. The announcement follows reports from Deadline, which were verified by the Polish game studio known for creating the Cyberpunk 2077 video game.

CD Projekt RED expresses enthusiasm

Michal Nowakowski, co-CEO of CD Projekt RED, shared on X that the studio is "delighted to have Paramount among our future partners, who share our creative ambitions for the Cyberpunk franchise." He added that the company looks forward to sharing more updates about the project in the future.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura to produce the film

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, a producer known for films such as Transformers: The Beginning and The Flash: Origins of Evil, will produce the live-action film. The story is expected to be based on the Cyberpunk 2077 game, though specific plot details have not yet been revealed.

Actor expresses interest in playing V

Actor Kyle Gallner has expressed interest in playing the role of V, the protagonist of Cyberpunk 2077, on X. He wrote, "Take me to Night City." Some fans have responded positively, suggesting he would be a "perfect casting" for the role.

Second season of Cyberpunk Edgerunners coming soon

Separately, the second season of the animated series Cyberpunk Edgerunners is set to debut on Netflix on October 20. The first season, released in 2022, was well-received and helped boost sales of the Cyberpunk 2077 game.

Success of second season is under scrutiny

The success of Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 will be closely watched to see if it can match the impact of the first season. The first season was a major factor in reviving interest in the Cyberpunk 2077 franchise.