CD Projekt Red’s chief executive Michał Nowakowski announced that the studio’s cyberpunk live‑action film will depart from the original game plot, choosing a brand‑new story set in Night City.
Partnering with Paramount Pictures, the production line is overseen by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the producer famed for the Transformers franchise, while CD Projekt remains closely involved in creative development.
Fresh narrative echoing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
The choice mirrors the approach taken for the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, which centered on original characters and plotlines within the same universe, proving Night City’s capacity for varied storytelling.
Game sales synergy observed in 2022
Nowakowski cited data showing that the debut of the first anime season sparked a measurable uptick in Cyberpunk 2077 purchases, a trend the studio hopes to replicate with the live‑action release as it draws new viewers into the game experience.
Release status and future expectations
Specific dates for the live‑action movie remain unconfirmed; however, the collaboration signals a deliberate effort to broaden the franchise’s audience beyond its core gamers.
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