Smile 2 star Kyle Gallner is making it known that he’s ready and willing to play V in Paramount’s live-action film adaptation of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077 has come a long way from its roots as a tabletop RPG. Thanks to CD Projekt Red’s video game and its standout expansion, as well as the critically-acclaimed Edgerunners spinoff anime from Studio Trigger, fans of the gritty sci-fi series are eating well.
They’re about to get fed even more, as Paramount revealed that it is developing a live-action movie based on the franchise. Thus far, we’re not sure of any plot details, so it’s possible that we could follow V’s adventures with Johnny Silverhand, or Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed before he meets V — or heck, maybe even Edgerunner 2’s Weak Kingsley, for all we know!
What we do know is that there’s no shortage of possibilities for this film, and that’s what has fans so excited. One of these fans is none other than actor Kyle Gallner, who is raring to step into Night City as the male version of V.
Mere hours after Paramount announced the news on October 8, Gallner posted a photo of himself sporting a close-shaved crop of hair, similar to V’s hairstyle in the game’s marketing materials, along with the caption: “Take me to night city.”
It’s safe to say that fans are pretty enthusiastic about this possible casting, with many already envisioning Gallner alongside Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand.
Take me to night city. https://t.co/qchq61ZW9P
— Kyle Gallner (@KyleGallner) October 8, 2026
“Kyle and Keanu. Sounds outstanding,” one wrote, while another said Gallner would be “PERFECT casting.”
“You and Keanu teaming up? I could be on board for that,” another commented.
“He’s HIM! Paramount, please consider,” yet another vouched.
For now, details about the movie are being kept under wraps, but CDPR co-CEO Michał Nowakowski promised that more information will come soon.
“We’re excited about Paramount as a future partner who shares our creative ambitions for the Cyberpunk franchise,” he said on X. “We look forward to sharing more details at the appropriate time.”
While they wait for more news, fans can look forward to Edgerunners 2, set to air on Netflix on October 20, 2026.
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