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

Idris Elba, star of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, dreams of a Cyberpunk 2077 live-action film alongside Keanu Reeves. Read on for more details on this exciting prospect!

A Night City Reunion?

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, promoting his role in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (which also features Keanu Reeves), Idris Elba expressed his strong interest in a Cyberpunk 2077 live-action adaptation starring himself and Reeves. He stated that the pairing of their characters would be "Whoa."

This isn't their first collaboration. When asked about a potential on-screen reunion with Keanu Reeves (Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077), Elba enthusiastically voiced his support for a live-action film, suggesting the project's potential for success.

Elba portrayed Solomon Reed, a seasoned FIA agent, in the 2023 Phantom Liberty DLC, while Reeves famously played the iconic rockerboy, Johnny Silverhand.

This shared desire might not be entirely unfounded. Variety reported in October 2023 that a Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project is underway, with CD Projekt Red partnering with Anonymous Content. While updates have been scarce since the announcement, the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and the live-action Witcher series suggests a Cyberpunk live-action adaptation is a viable and exciting possibility.

More Cyberpunk News: A Prequel and a Blu-ray!

The popular animated series, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, isn't finished yet! A prequel manga, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS, has launched its first chapter in several languages, with an English version expected later. The manga will explore the backstory of Rebecca and Pilar, before their involvement with Maine's crew. Furthermore, a Blu-ray release of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is planned for 2025, and a new animated series is also in the works. CD Projekt Red is clearly committed to expanding the Cyberpunk universe!