CD Projekt Red and Paramount Pictures to Produce Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Film
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CD Projekt Red is collaborating with Paramount Pictures to create a live-action film based on the world of Cyberpunk 2077. While specific details regarding the plot and cast remain undisclosed, the project is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for his work on the Transformers franchise.
Film Announcement
Cyberpunk 2077, developed by CD Projekt Red (CDPR), is set to be adapted into a live-action film. According to a report by Deadline, Paramount Pictures will be producing the movie, which will be based on the game's expansive universe.
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, a producer recognized for his work on the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises, is involved in the project alongside CDPR. However, details such as the storyline, characters, director, and cast have not yet been released. It remains unclear whether the film will follow the game's narrative or present a new story within the same universe, similar to the previously released animated series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Michał Nowakowski, co-CEO of CDPR, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Paramount, sharing a vision for the Cyberpunk franchise. He indicated that more information would be shared at the appropriate time.
Background on Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure RPG set in Night City, following the journey of the protagonist V, who is implanted with the personality of legendary rockstar Johnny Silverhand in a fight for survival. The game has achieved a global sales milestone of 40 million copies, with its expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, also surpassing 15 million copies sold. Previously, CDPR expanded the franchise with the animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which received positive reviews and is set to release a second season on October 20.
Paramount's Growing Portfolio
Paramount Pictures is actively expanding its portfolio of films based on video game IPs. The live-action Street Fighter movie is scheduled for release on October 16, and a film adaptation of Call of Duty is currently in development.