Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Project: CD PROJEKT RED Teams Up with Anonymous Content

CD PROJEKT RED has teamed up with Anonymous Content to develop a live-action project set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. No title, no confirmed format, no release window — but the creative team behind some of the best prestige TV of the last decade is now officially attached.

If you finished Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and immediately wanted more, this news is for you.

The partnership between CD PROJEKT RED and Anonymous Content

CD PROJEKT RED is the Warsaw-based studio behind The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Anonymous Content is an independent production company whose credits include The Revenant, Spotlight, Mr. Robot, and True Detective. The two companies are now developing an original live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project together, with the studio arm AC Studios handling production.

This is not CDPR’s first time expanding the Cyberpunk 2077 universe beyond games. The Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, produced with Studio Trigger, won Anime of the Year at both Crunchyroll and IGN — a result that almost certainly accelerated CDPR’s push into live-action territory.

Who is Anonymous Content?

Anonymous Content is an independent worldwide media company, better known for its output than its name. Their film credits include Academy Award-winning productions The Revenant and Spotlight. On the TV side, they produced Emmy-winning series Mr. Robot and True Detective. According to Wikipedia, the company manages a roster of directors, writers, and actors while running an active production arm through AC Studios.

Their current and upcoming slate includes Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer with Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi’s Time Bandits, and season four of True Detective starring Jodie Foster.

The creative team behind the project

Three names lead the Anonymous Content side of the production:

• Garrett Kemble — Head of Television at AC Studios, producer on the project
• Ryan Schwartz — Director of Development
• David Levine — Chief Creative Officer

Levine is the name with the most weight here. He spent over a decade at HBO as EVP and Co-Head of Drama, overseeing True Detective, Westworld, True Blood, and the early seasons of Game of Thrones. CDPR went after someone who knows how to build prestige genre television. Charlie Scully and Bard Dorros round out the producing team on behalf of Anonymous Content Studios.

What we know about the story

The project is in early development. No screenwriter is attached yet — that search is currently ongoing. What CDPR has confirmed is that this will not adapt an existing story. The plan is a completely original narrative set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with CDPR’s creative team working closely with the production throughout development. Whether it ends up as a feature film or a series has not been announced.

Fans of sci-fi gaming adaptations may also want to check out our coverage of the Blade Runner RPG expansions, which explore a similarly noir, neon-soaked universe across tabletop formats.

CDPR’s track record with adaptations

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners set a high bar. The Netflix anime, co-produced with Studio Trigger, was praised for its animation and emotional storytelling — and it brought a wave of players back to Cyberpunk 2077 after its troubled launch. CDPR has since expanded the franchise through other formats: the 2023 novel Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE by Rafal Kosik, and an upcoming board game, Gangs of Night City, from publisher CMON.

The live-action announcement also comes at a strong moment for the IP. The Phantom Liberty expansion — starring Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba — received strong reviews and grew the game’s audience considerably years after its 2020 release. The cinematic quality CDPR achieves in their games is no accident; if you want to understand the technology behind it, our piece on ray tracing in video games covers how it works.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project a film or a series?

No format has been confirmed. The project is in early development, and neither CD PROJEKT RED nor Anonymous Content has announced whether it will be a film, limited series, or ongoing show.

Will the live-action project adapt the story or Edgerunners?

No. The production is seeking a screenwriter to write a completely original story set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. It will not adapt the main game narrative or the Edgerunners anime directly.

Who is producing the Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project?

The producers are Charlie Scully, Garrett Kemble, David Levine, Ryan Schwartz, and Bard Dorros, all on behalf of Anonymous Content Studios.

What has CD PROJEKT RED successfully adapted before?

Their most acclaimed adaptation is Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a Netflix anime produced with Studio Trigger that won Anime of the Year at both Crunchyroll and IGN. The studio also published the novel Cyberpunk 2077: NO_COINCIDENCE in 2023 by sci-fi author Rafal Kosik.

Where can I follow updates on the Cyberpunk 2077 live-action project?

Official updates will appear on the CD PROJEKT RED pressroom at cdprojektred.com and on the game’s official social channels as development progresses.