CD Projekt Red Developing Live-Action Project Based on Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red, the renowned game studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher, has announced a collaboration with Hollywood production company Anonymous Content to develop a new live-action project set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. While specific details about the project are scarce, it is being overseen by Garret Kemble, the Head of Television at Anonymous Content Studios, along with Ryan Schwartz and David Levine. This suggests that a television series based on the game is in the works, although it’s also possible that a film adaptation is being considered.
A New Story Set in the Futuristic World of Cyberpunk 2077
The live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077 is currently searching for a screenwriter to bring a fresh story to life within its futuristic sci-fi universe. The project is being produced by Charlie Scully from Gotham Group, along with Kemble, Schwartz, Levine, and Bard Dorros from Anonymous Content’s AC Studios banner.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Success Despite Initial Launch Issues
Cyberpunk 2077 faced a rocky launch in December 2020 but has since achieved significant success. The game, which features actor Keanu Reeves, has received “Very Positive” reviews on PC platform Steam and has sold over 25 million copies. CD Projekt Red also released a substantial expansion called “Phantom Liberty” in September, which includes actor Idris Elba and has already sold 3 million units in under two weeks.
Collaboration with Netflix and Past Adaptations
This isn’t CD Projekt Red’s first venture into Hollywood adaptations of its games. The studio has already collaborated with Netflix on The Witcher TV series, starring Henry Cavill, which has been well-received and is currently in its third season. CD Projekt Red also partnered with Netflix to create an anime series based on Cyberpunk 2077 called Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, which received critical acclaim and won a Crunchyroll Anime award.
Hot Take: CD Projekt Red Expanding Its Universe
CD Projekt Red’s collaboration with Anonymous Content to develop a live-action project based on Cyberpunk 2077 demonstrates the studio’s commitment to expanding the universe of its popular game. With the success of The Witcher TV series and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, it’s clear that CD Projekt Red sees potential in bringing its immersive worlds to different mediums. Fans of Cyberpunk 2077 can look forward to experiencing a new story set in the game’s futuristic world through this upcoming live-action adaptation.
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