‘Cyberpunk 2077’ heads to the big screen as live-action film

Popular sci-fi open-world role-playing game “Cyberpunk 2077” is being adapted into a live-action feature film under the Paramount banner.

The film will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for his work on the “Transformers” franchise, in collaboration with Poland-based game developer CD Projekt Red, the studio behind the original game.

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Released in December 2020, “Cyberpunk 2077” is set in the futuristic metropolis of Night City, a sprawling urban landscape controlled by the powerful corporation Arasaka. The city is marked by corruption, crime and gang activity.

The game follows V, a mercenary who becomes caught in a dangerous situation while attempting to steal a valuable biochip from Arasaka. Forced to implant the chip into their own head, V discovers that it contains the digital consciousness of Johnny Silverhand, a deceased terrorist.

Hollywood star Keanu Reeves provided the voice and likeness for Johnny Silverhand in the game.

Initially, V and Johnny struggle to coexist, with Johnny’s digital presence gradually taking control of V’s mind and body. They eventually realise that working together may be their only chance of escaping their situation, leading them into a fight against Arasaka and its control over Night City.

Although “Cyberpunk 2077” faced significant criticism and technical problems following its initial release, the game went on to achieve major commercial success worldwide. According to the supplied information, the original game has sold 40 million copies, while its expansion “Phantom Liberty” has sold 15 million copies.

The film adaptation comes at a time when video game properties have become increasingly successful on the big screen. Films such as “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “A Minecraft Movie” have demonstrated the box-office potential of game-based projects.

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While many of these adaptations have primarily appealed to younger audiences, Paramount is reportedly looking to attract an adult audience with “Cyberpunk 2077.” The studio is also developing film adaptations of “Call of Duty” and “Street Fighter” as part of its expanding slate of video game-based projects.