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 featuring himself and Keanu Reeves. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, promoting his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (which also stars Reeves), Elba enthusiastically stated that a live-action Cyberpunk film starring himself and Reeves would be "Whoa." He envisions a powerful on-screen dynamic between his character, Solomon Reed, and Reeves' iconic Johnny Silverhand.
Elba's enthusiasm isn't 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 later, the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the ongoing live-action Witcher series suggests a Cyberpunk live-action adaptation is a strong possibility.
Beyond the live-action prospect, the Cyberpunk franchise continues to expand. A prequel manga to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, has launched its first chapter in several languages, with an English release anticipated. The manga will explore the backstory of Rebecca and Pilar, siblings featured in the anime, before their involvement with Maine's crew. Furthermore, a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Blu-ray release is planned for 2025, and CDPR has hinted at a new animated series in development. The future of Cyberpunk looks bright across multiple media.
