Keanu Reeves Wants to Return as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2
- Sagar Mankar
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
Keanu Reeves has confirmed that he’s interested in returning as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2.
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel officially entered pre-production in May 2025, but CD Projekt Red has been quiet about the project since then. With no trailer, no plot details, and a release window still years away, fans are desperate for any scrap of information. Now, thanks to Reeves, we at least know one of the game’s biggest stars is more than willing to come back.
In a recent interview with IGN, Reeves was promoting his new film Good Fortune when the topic of Cyberpunk naturally came up. Asked if he’d be open to revisiting Johnny Silverhand, Reeves didn’t hesitate: “Absolutely. I’d love to play Johnny Silverhand again.” That’s about as direct as you can get, though he also acknowledged that the final call rests with CD Projekt Red.
Of course, the bigger question is whether Johnny can even return, given how Cyberpunk 2077 ended. Depending on the choices you made as V, Johnny’s arc felt pretty wrapped up. Some endings even suggested there wasn’t much room for him to continue. But as many players know, CD Projekt has never been shy about finding creative ways to reintroduce characters. Maybe Johnny shows up in a cameo, maybe he exists as a digital echo, or maybe V’s story continues in unexpected ways.
While Reeves’ interest is exciting, details about Cyberpunk 2 remain scarce. According to comments from Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith at the Digital Dragons 2025 conference, the sequel will introduce a new city described as “like Chicago gone wrong.” Pondsmith made it clear that Night City still exists in the game, but players will also get to explore this new, gritty location.
Meanwhile, CD Projekt has been busy shuffling its resources. Latest earnings reports suggest that nearly 800 developers are currently spread across Cyberpunk 2 (116), The Witcher 4 (444), and other future titles. CD Projekt’s co-CEO Michał Nowakowski also hinted that fans shouldn’t expect the sequel before 2029 or 2030, since the studio typically takes four to five years to move from pre-production to release.