{
  "id": 13226557,
  "title": "Cyberpunk 2077 is being made into a movie, even though we've already got the perfect cyberpunk movie starring Keanu Reeves as a guy named Johnny",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/cyberpunk-2077-is-being-made-into-a-movie-even-though-weve-already",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:54:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/cyberpunk-2077-is-being-made-into-a-movie-even-though-weve-already-got-the-perfect-cyberpunk-movie-starring-keanu-reeves-as-a-guy-named-johnny/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paramount Pictures is collaborating with CD Projekt Red to create a live-action movie based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, according to Deadline. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, known for producing various action-packed films, is among the producers. CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the news on Twitter. However, the perfect cyberpunk movie is already available—the 1995 film Johnny Mnemonic, starring Keanu Reeves. The movie, based on a William Gibson short story, follows a mnemonic courier who transports sensitive data in his head. Reeves plays the role of Johnny Mnemonic, who faces numerous challenges in the cyber-future, including battles with the yakuza and betrayal by his handler. Despite mixed reviews, the film features a star-studded cast, including Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T, and Dina Meyer. The film's unconventional plot and memorable performances make it a cult classic, and it is currently available to stream on various platforms such as Netflix, Prime, and Apple.",
  "summary": "Remember Johnny Mnemonic? If you haven't seen it, it's time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}