Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077 universe. The news was reported by Deadline and confirmed by Variety. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for the Transformers and G.I. Joe film franchises, is producing alongside CD Projekt RED, the rights holder.
There is no announcement yet of a director, cast, screenwriter, or release date. Outlets describe the project as a film set in the game's universe, without saying whether the plot would follow V, Johnny Silverhand, or an original story in Night City.
What CD Projekt RED said
Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski wrote on X in response to the coverage: "We're excited about Paramount as a future partner who shares our creative ambitions for the Cyberpunk franchise. We look forward to sharing more details at the appropriate time." The statement confirms the company's interest in the partnership, but it is not a full production announcement.
Why it matters
Cyberpunk 2077 has already moved beyond the game. Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners took Night City to another audience after the troubled December 2020 launch. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter cite more than 40 million copies sold of the game and 15 million of the Phantom Liberty expansion. A live-action film at Paramount is another stage of that expansion, still without a locked format or schedule.
Di Bonaventura has a track record with visually driven adaptations. That does not define the film's tone: there is no confirmation yet that the project will follow the blockbuster path of his earlier franchises.
What has not been confirmed
- Director, script, and cast.
- Whether Keanu Reeves or other actors from the game and Edgerunners are involved.
- A shooting window or release date.
- A direct link to V's campaign or the Netflix series.
Sources
- Deadline: Paramount and Lorenzo di Bonaventura on a Cyberpunk 2077 film
- Variety: Cyberpunk 2077 movie in development at Paramount
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Michal Nowakowski's post on X
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