Enjoying the Phantom Liberty Success, CD Projekt About to Step in the Live-Action Genre With Cyberpunk 2077

Published 10/05/2023, 5:29 PM EDT

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CD Projekt Red dropped the Phantom Liberty DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 on September 26. Since then, the game has already sold 3 million copies. Based on the success of the DLC, CD Projekt Red is planning to release a live-action feature of Cyberpunk 2077. This news has fans extremely excited.

Previously, fans got to see a different side of Night City in the popular Netflix anime, Cyberpunk Edgerunners. This has had fans wanting more, and with the live-action project coming up, CD Projekt Red is set to fulfill fans’ expectations.

What do we know about the Live-Action project by CD Projekt Red?

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CD Projekt Red has announced a collaboration with Anonymous Content. Together, they will develop a live-action project set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. This collaboration brings together CD Projekt Red, known for its successful Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, with Anonymous Content, a global media company recognized for its Emmy-winning series and Academy Award-winning films. Furthermore, Anonymous Content is famous for producing acclaimed series like True Detective and Mr. Robot, as well as Academy Award-winning films like The Revenant and Spotlight.

CD Projekt Red’s collaboration involves working with prominent individuals from Anonymous Content. These individuals include Garret Kemble (Head of Television), Ryan Schwartz (Director of Development), and David Levine (Chief Creative Officer). David Levine has a notable background as the former HBO EVP and Co-Head of Drama. He oversaw series like True Detective, Westworld, and True Blood and was also involved in the early seasons of Game of Thrones.

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So far, we know that the project is in its early stages of development. The production team is currently in search of a screenwriter to create a fresh narrative within the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. Anonymous Content’s AC Studios will serve as the studio responsible for the project.

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CD Projekt Red is working closely with the creative team behind the Cyberpunk 2077 video game to ensure the project aligns with the established lore and world of Cyberpunk 2077.

Expanding on the Cyberpunk 2077 Universe

CD Projekt Red has a track record of successfully expanding the Cyberpunk 2077 universe into different mediums. This includes the critically acclaimed Netflix anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Additionally, there was the release of the novel “Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE” by best-selling author Rafal Kosik. Moreover, there is also an upcoming board game titled ‘Gangs of Night City’ in production by CMON.

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As the partnership between Anonymous Content and CD Projekt Red progresses, more information about the live-action project in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe will become available. This collaboration represents an exciting development for fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and opens up new possibilities for storytelling within the game’s rich and immersive world. It will be interesting to see how this project unfolds and how it contributes to the expanding Cyberpunk 2077 universe.

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