Cyberpunk 2077's Elba Envisions Live-Action Starring Keanu

Idris Elba Pitches Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action with Keanu Reeves

Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, has voiced his strong interest in 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 expressed excitement about the potential for his character, Solomon Reed, and Reeves' Johnny Silverhand to share the screen.

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 live-action Witcher series suggests a Cyberpunk adaptation is highly plausible.

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 slated for 2025, and a new animated series is also in the works. CDPR is clearly committed to expanding the Cyberpunk franchise across various media.