Summary
TheCyberpunk 2077world is expanding into a whole new medium, as it was announced that a live-action project is in the works.
AlthoughCyberpunk 2077had a shaky launch, CD Projekt Red never gave up on it, and the game has been well-received DLC. There is even an anime that takes place in theCyberpunkworld.Cyberpunk: Edgerunnerson Netflix was well receivedby fans and critics and won several major awards, including Anime of the Year from Crunchyroll.
CD Projekt Redhas announced in a press release that they have partnered with Anonymous Content for a live-actionCyberpunkproject. Anonymous Content has produced Emmy-winning series such asMr. RobotandTrue Detectiveand Academy Award-winning films, includingThe RevenantandSpotlight.CD Projekt Red is searching for a screenwriter“to tell a brand-new story set in the world ofCyberpunk 2077.”
It was not mentioned in the press release whether the project will be a series or a film, as this is still in early development. However, CD Projekt Red did mention they were collaborating with Anonymous Content Studios' Head of Television Garret Kemble and others at the studio, including Chief Creative Officer David Levine, who was involved in earlyGame of Thronesseasons during his time at HBO. This makes it seem like the project will be a series, but they will probably wait to hear from screenwriters about their ideas before deciding whether the project will be a series or a film. It is also unknown if the project willend up on Netflix likeCyberpunk: Edgerunnersor if it will go to a different streaming service.
There is currently a video game adaptation renaissance going on. Not too long ago were the days when every film based on video games flopped at the box office and was widely panned by fans and critics alike. However, this has changed recently, withThe Last of Usbeing nominated for 24 Emmys andThe Super Mario Bros. Moviegrossing over $1.3 billion.
Not every recent video game adaptation has been a hit.Mortal Kombat(2021) was panned by critics and earned a lackluster box office of $83 million. Similarly, theResident Evilseries on Netflix improved on past adaptationsbut was still regarded as being mediocre. However, with the success ofCyberpunk: Edgerunnersand the quality of projects produced by Anonymous Content, fans have high hopes for a live-actionCyberpunk 2077project.
