A film based on “Cyberpunk 2077,” the popular open-world sci-fi RPG from CD Projekt Red, is in the works at Paramount, Variety confirmed.
“Transformers” producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached to the project. CD Projekt Red, a video game developer and franchise rights holder, is also a producer on the project.
“Cyberpunk 2077,” which launched in December 2020 after several delays, takes place in the seedy, neon metropolis of Night City. As a player, you take on the role of V, a gun for hire who becomes imbued with a “biochip” that houses the digital image of rock star and notorious criminal Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves. V must then work with Johnny to separate their consciousnesses, while confronting the evil megacorporation Arasaka, which rules the dystopian cityscape.
Despite its unstable development and an initial release plagued by widespread performance issues, “Cyberpunk 2077” ultimately became a major success for CD Projekt Red, selling 40 million copies worldwide. Its expansion, “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty,” sold 15 million copies.
Video game adaptations for the big screen, once a joke in Hollywood, have become a big ticket at the box office. The gold rush began with the success of films like “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, “The Super Mario Bros.” Movie” and “The Minecraft Movie”. Obviously, these three films are aimed at younger audiences. Paramount seems to be aiming for the big guys with “Cyberpunk 2077.” In line with this strategy, Paramount also has “Call of Duty” with director Peter Berg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Taylor Sheridan, as well as “Street Fighter”, which hits theaters on October 16.
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