'Cyberpunk 2077' Movie In The Works At Paramount
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, the popular action-adventure RPG by CD Projekt Red.
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce the film alongside CD Projekt Red, the game's Poland-based developer and franchise rights holder.
- Cyberpunk 2077 is set in the dystopian Night City, focusing on mercenary V who shares a consciousness with rockstar/terrorist Johnny Silverhand, as they confront the powerful Arasaka Corporation.
- The game has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, with its expansion, Phantom Liberty, selling 15 million copies.
- Paramount is expanding its video game adaptations, including upcoming films based on Street Fighter and Call of Duty, the latter directed by Peter Berg.
