Cyberpunk 2077’s Idris Elba Hopes For Cyberpunk Live-Action With Keanu Reeves

Idris Elba Pitches Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action with Keanu Reeves

Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, has expressed strong interest in a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation starring himself and Keanu Reeves. In a recent interview with ScreenRant, promoting his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (alongside Reeves), Elba enthusiastically stated that a live-action Cyberpunk film featuring both himself and Reeves would be "Whoa." He envisions a powerful onscreen pairing 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 adaptation is highly feasible.

Beyond the live-action prospect, the Cyberpunk franchise continues to expand. A prequel manga to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, has launched its first chapter in several languages (Japanese, Polish, Italian, German, Spanish, and French, with Traditional Chinese arriving December 20th). An English release date is yet to be announced. The manga will explore the backstory of Rebecca and Pilar, before their involvement with Maine's crew. Furthermore, a Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Blu-ray release is planned for 2025, and CDPR has teased a new animated series. The future of Cyberpunk looks bright across multiple media.