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Following the commercial success of the Cyberpunk 2077 video game and the Netflix animated series Edgerunners, CD Projekt Red is expanding the franchise into live-action cinema. According to Variety, a feature film adaptation is currently in development under the banner of Paramount Pictures.
Paramount has appointed Lorenzo di Bonaventura to lead the production. Known for his work on high-grossing action franchises like Transformers and G.I. Joe, the producer has overseen projects that have collectively earned over 7 billion dollars globally, signaling an intent to focus on large-scale spectacle.
While the project is moving forward, the production currently lacks a director and an official cast. Speculation suggests that if the film follows the game's narrative, Keanu Reeves could potentially reprise his role as Johnny Silverhand, serving as a key link between the existing player base and cinema audiences.
The franchise has demonstrated significant market reach, with the base game selling over 40 million copies and the Phantom Liberty expansion reaching 15 million units. Despite this momentum, no release date has been established for the upcoming film.
