Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, has voiced his enthusiasm for a potential live-action adaptation of the game, envisioning a project that would reunite him with Keanu Reeves. Dive into the details of his comments and what this could mean for fans of the franchise.
Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Would Be "Whoa."
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In a recent interview with ScreenRant ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, where Elba reprises his role as Knuckles the Echidna and Reeves joins as Shadow the Hedgehog, Idris Elba shared his vision for a Cyberpunk 2077 live-action film. Having previously worked together, Elba expressed keen interest in reuniting with Reeves, who played the iconic Johnny Silverhand in the original game. Elba, portraying the seasoned FIA sleeper agent Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty DLC, responded to the possibility of a live-action project with, "Oh, man, that's a great question. I think if any film could do a live-action rendition, it could be Cyberpunk 2077, and I think his character and my character together would be, ‘Whoa.’ So, let's speak that into existence."
Keanu Reeves' portrayal of Johnny Silverhand and Elba's role as Solomon Reed have left a significant impact on the Cyberpunk universe. This dream of a live-action adaptation isn't far-fetched; Variety reported in October 2023 that CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is collaborating with Anonymous Content on a Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project. Although updates have been scarce since, the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the live-action adaptation of The Witcher 3 suggests a strong potential for such a project to come to fruition.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Releases Prequel Manga
In other exciting news for the Cyberpunk franchise, fans can now delve deeper into the world of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners with the release of its prequel manga, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS. The first chapter is currently available in Japanese, Polish, Italian, German, Spanish, and French, with the Traditional Chinese version slated for release on December 20th. An English version is anticipated, though no specific date has been announced yet.
Written by Bartosz Sztybor, the producer of the anime and CDPR’s comic book and animation narrative director, MADNESS focuses on the sibling duo Rebecca and Pilar before they joined Maine's squad. This addition to the Cyberpunk universe promises to enrich the lore and backstories of beloved characters.
Furthermore, fans can look forward to a Blu-ray release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners in 2025, allowing them to relive the adventures of David and Lucy. Additionally, CDPR has teased another animated series set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, keeping the excitement alive for what's next in this expansive and thrilling world. Stay tuned for more updates as CDPR continues to develop these projects behind the scenes.
