Idris Elba Pitches Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action with Keanu Reeves
Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, has publicly expressed his strong desire for a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation starring himself and Keanu Reeves. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, promoting his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (where he again shares the screen with Reeves), Elba enthusiastically stated that a live-action Cyberpunk film featuring their characters would be "Whoa." This follows their previous collaboration, with Reeves portraying Johnny Silverhand and Elba as Solomon Reed in the game's acclaimed DLC.
Elba's enthusiasm isn't entirely unfounded. Variety reported in October 2023 that CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is indeed developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project in collaboration with Anonymous Content. While details remain scarce a year after the announcement, the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the ongoing live-action The Witcher series suggests a Cyberpunk adaptation is a strong possibility.
Beyond the live-action prospect, the Cyberpunk universe continues to expand. A prequel manga to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, has launched its first chapter, focusing on Rebecca and Pilar before joining Maine's crew. The manga is currently available in several languages, with an English release date yet to be announced. Furthermore, a Blu-ray release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is slated for 2025, and CDPR has teased a new animated series in development. The future of Cyberpunk looks bright across multiple media.
