CD Projekt Red Could be Working on a Witcher Movie

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CD Projekt Red Could be Working on a Witcher Movie

Key Takeaways

  • CD Projekt Red may be working on a Witcher movie.
  • The developer is seeing a writer/editor with experience writing movie scripts and knowledge of all CD Projekt IPs.
  • CDPR is currently working on several Witcher game projects.

As a dedicated Witcher fan, steeped in the lore and battles of Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri for countless hours across various media, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of CD Projekt Red diving into the realm of filmmaking with The Witcher.

It’s possible that CD Projekt Red is developing a Witcher movie, hinted by a recent job posting from the studio. The Witcher games, which are based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novel series and are highly acclaimed Western RPGs, have made a significant impact in recent years. Among these games, 2015’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not only one of the best-selling video games ever but also ranks as one of the finest. CD Projekt Red continues to expand the Witcher game universe with various ongoing projects in development.

More recently, “The Witcher” has expanded its presence beyond books and video games. Notably, Netflix is set to air the fourth season of a live-action series based on it in 2025. Similar to the games that laid the groundwork, the live-action “Witcher” show has resulted in numerous spin-offs. These include the animated prequel movie “Nightmare of the Wolf,” a four-episode live-action miniseries titled “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” and an upcoming second animated film called “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep.” This latter will be available on Netflix on February 11, 2025.

It appears that CDPR, the developer behind The Witcher, might be working on a movie adaptation of their own. They recently posted a job listing for a writer/editor who would work on scripts for comic books, television, and movies. This position requires someone with experience in writing movie scripts and a deep understanding of all CD Projekt’s intellectual properties, including The Witcher and Cyberpunk. According to the job posting, this editor will be in charge of editing or creating almost every comic book, children’s book, board game, and television series that will be released globally.

CDPR Posts Job Offer For Writer/Editor for Upcoming Projects

CD Projekt Red Could be Working on a Witcher Movie

The job posting doesn’t provide specific details about the projects, but the focus on film script writing experience hints that CDPR might be considering using its internal team to create a movie based on one of its popular franchises such as The Witcher or Cyberpunk. Given the ongoing development of both properties, it’s plausible that this potential movie could function as a spin-off or tie-in, especially for The Witcher, which is reportedly set to launch The Witcher 4 as the beginning of a new trilogy of games.

In a possible scenario, this upcoming movie could feature live-action or animation, serving either as a prequel showcasing one of Geralt of Rivia’s numerous monster-hunting escapades, or a sequel chronicling the adventures of Ciri or another significant character within the Witcher universe. With CD Projekt Red experiencing past success in 2022 with “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners”, it seems they may be looking to duplicate this triumph with their expansive Witcher franchise.

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2024-11-04 23:23