Cyberpunk 2077 live-action adaptation update isn't what we wanted to hear
Topics: Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red, TV And Film
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Topics: Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red, TV And Film
Cyberpunk 2077 is supposed to be getting a live-action adaptation, whether it be a film or a TV series, but it’s hit a bit of a snag.
With the intense and memorable story that Cyberpunk 2077 has, it was inevitable that it was going to get a live-action version at some point, as even stars from the game like Idris Elba have expressed interest in seeing it turned into a film.
Idris Elba starred as one of the mina characters of the Phantom Liberty DLC expansion, which you can see below.
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CD Projekt RED has also shown interest in seeing it become a film or TV project, and we’ve already seen one succeed in the form of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on Netflix.
Unfortunately, production on the announced live-action project is moving much slower than anticipated as a recent update says CD Projekt RED will only be eying up potential partners in 2025.
It also says the project is only in its conceptual phase, which means it's barely made it off the grown by this point.
While there are plenty of production companies to choose from, I think many fans will agree that the IP needs to be kept away from Netflix.
Netflix gave us The Witcher TV series which was loved for one season before it all went wrong, with scripts that rubbed fans the wrong way and even its lead star Henry Cavill jumping ship before the series finished.
Amazon Prime Video might be a better option, after all, it knows what a successful adaptation looks like with Fallout and it’ll soon be producing a Warhammer 40k series which will once again star Henry Cavill in another one of his dream roles.
While we won’t see Cyberpunk 2077 in live-action any time soon, with the right team and attention to detail, it could be something truly special - but some patience is required.