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.

This isn't just wishful thinking. 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 live-action 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 in several languages, with an English version expected later. The manga focuses on Rebecca and Pilar, before their involvement with Maine's crew. Additionally, a Blu-ray release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is planned for 2025, and CDPR has teased a new animated series in the works. The future of Cyberpunk looks bright across multiple media.