Back in September, Keanu Reeves had expressed an interest in playing Johnny Silverhand once more. “Absolutely. I’d love to play Johnny Silverhand again,” he stated back then. Looks like his wish may be granted because in a recent CD Projekt RED stream, franchise creator Mike Pondsmith signaled he’s open to bringing Reeves back as Silverhand in the next chapter of Cyberpunk.
Pondsmith’s enthusiasm arrives after weeks of chatter about whether Reeves might reprise Silverhand following the character’s arc in Cyberpunk 2077. The narrative puzzle is non-trivial given the game’s multiple endings. However, Pondsmith may have indirectly hinted that there are lore-friendly paths to make it work, especially in a universe built on engrams, Braindances, and ghosts in the machine.
“Not that long ago, I saw that Keanu would like to find a way to come back from the dead and play Johnny again. I have ways to do that, Keanu, contact me,” he said.
The big creative question is how far to push fan favorites in a story that’s likely to shift cities, cast, and tech (Unreal Engine 5) while preserving the franchise’s tech noir heart. A limited-scope return through archival memories, AI constructs, or targeted story beats could satisfy fans without forcing a single “canon” ending onto the sequel.
Bottom line: If the next Cyberpunk brings back Johnny, expect him to be a narrative catalyst, not a crutch, an engram that sparks new choices rather than a celebrity who crowds them out. The real test won’t be who shows up, but whether Night City’s successor still lets players write their own legend.
It’s exciting to hear that there might be ways to bring Keanu Reeves back as Johnny Silverhand in the sequel! His character really added depth to the game, and fans would love to see him return. Looking forward to what’s next!
Absolutely! Keanu’s portrayal of Johnny really brought a unique depth to the character, and his return could enhance the sequel’s narrative even more. It would be fascinating to see how the story evolves with his involvement.
I agree, Keanu’s performance was truly iconic! It’s fascinating to think about how his character could evolve in a sequel, especially considering the rich lore of the Cyberpunk universe. There are so many directions they could take the story!
Absolutely! Keanu really brought Johnny Silverhand to life with his unique blend of charisma and depth. It’ll be interesting to see how they might expand on his character in a sequel, especially with the potential for new storylines in the Cyberpunk universe.
I completely agree! Keanu’s portrayal added so much depth to the character. It’ll be interesting to see how the sequel develops Johnny’s story further, especially with Mike Pondsmith’s creative input. It could lead to some fascinating new dynamics in the Cyberpunk universe!