Cyberpunk 2077 live-action film in the works at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is reportedly developing a live-action movie set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe with CD Projekt Red. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached, and CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the report on social media. The article also points to Johnny Mnemonic, the 1995 Keanu Reeves film based on William Gibson's story, as an existing cyberpunk movie.
Paramount Pictures is reportedly developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film with CD Projekt Red. Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura, whose credits include Transformers, G.I. Joe, and 2005's Doom, is attached. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the report on social media. No release timing or further details have surfaced.
The article contrasts this with Johnny Mnemonic, the 1995 adaptation of William Gibson's short story. Keanu Reeves plays a courier carrying data inside his head. Its cast included Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T, Dina Meyer, Udo Kier, Henry Rollins, and Takeshi Kitano. Reviews were poor, but it made money.
A Cyberpunk 2077 film could draw existing game fans and general moviegoers, potentially expanding the franchise beyond gaming. If it succeeds, it may encourage more game-to-film adaptations and boost interest in cyberpunk themes. If it disappoints, it could frustrate fans and reinforce skepticism about video game movies. The project may also affect CD Projekt Red's brand and Paramount's slate, though outcomes remain uncertain.