{
  "id": 14952384,
  "title": "The Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Won't Retrace the Game's Steps, CD Projekt Confirms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-live-action-cyberpunk-2077-movie-wont-retrace-the-games-steps-cd",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:13:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-movie-not-retelling"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Projekt Red has revealed that the live-action adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077 will not mirror the game's storyline. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that they do not intend to create a 1:1 adaptation of the game but rather to tell a new story within the same universe. The movie is being produced in partnership with Paramount, now under the Skydance banner after a recent merger, and will be directed by Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Lorenzo di Bonaventura is known for his work on live-action Transformers. It will be intriguing to observe how the movie departs from the game, which centered around a freelance mercenary named V who inserted a mysterious computer chip into their brain and subsequently encountered the digital ghost of Johnny Silverhand, portrayed by Keanu Reeves. Fans have expressed a desire for the film to delve into Silverhand's backstory before his demise. The Cyberpunk universe, conceived by tabletop RPG designer Mike Pondsmith, offers ample space for crafting original narratives. Themes of identity, autonomy, and self-transformation are ripe for exploration within this dystopian setting. CD Projekt's approach to anime adaptation, as seen in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, demonstrates their ability to deliver faithful multimedia projects while delivering fresh stories set within the game's world. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Season 2 premiered on October 20, available on Netflix. CD Projekt has also announced the commencement of development on Project Hadar, the company's inaugural game in its own original universe, marking a departure from their previous focus on adaptations.",
  "summary": "CD Projekt Red has finally spoken up about the live-action Cyberpunk 2077 movie. The company said it doesn’t want to do a 1:1 adaptation of the game, instead telling a new story within the same universe.",
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  "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."
}