Hugo Weaving in Warner Bros.’ ‘V for Vendetta’ (2006).
Preview:
- A ‘V for Vendetta’ TV series is in the works at HBO.
- It’ll adapt the Alan Moore comic book series, which became a film in 2006.
- Pete Jackson is writing the show.
Given the perilous political climate we’re experiencing right now, it seems somehow fitting that ‘V for Vendetta’ –– a story of the fight back against a fascistic regime –– is getting another shot at screens.
“People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
Release Date: Mar 17, 2006
Run Time: 2 hr 12 min
Budget: $54,000,000
Variety reports that HBO and DC Studios are developing a new series based on the Alan Moore comics series from the 1980s, though nothing is official just yet.
DC and HBO did not comment for the trade magazine’s story, and at time of writing, we’ve yet to hear DC Studios boss James Gunn weigh in on whether this is truly happening. So, pinch of salt at the ready!
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What’s the story of ‘V for Vendetta’?
(L to R): Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving in Warner Bros.’ ‘V for Vendetta’ (2006).
‘V for Vendetta’ began life as a comic serial written by Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd. It debuted in 1982 in the British anthology “Warrior,” with DC taking over publishing it in 1988.
The story is set in Britain in a dystopian, not-too-distant future in which the country is controlled by the fascistic Norsefire party.
An anarchist named V, known for his distinctive Guy Fawkes mask, seeks to topple the government with the help of Evey Hammond, a young woman V rescued from the country’s secret police.
Warner Bros. produced a 2006 movie adaptation starring Hugo Weaving playing V (and in some scenes, dubbing his voice over the performance of James Purefoy, who was originally cast) and Natalie Portman as Evey.
It was written by the Wachowskis and directed by James McTeigue, who had worked with them on ‘The Matrix’ and other projects.
Who is working on the potential new ‘V for Vendetta’ series?
Hugo Weaving in Warner Bros.’ ‘V for Vendetta’ (2006).
Reportedly cranking out the script is Pete Jackson –– no, not the New Zealand based filmmaker famous for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies, instead the UK showrunner responsible for the series ‘Somewhere Boy,’ which aired in 2022.
He is also the writer behind the upcoming series ‘The Death of Bunny Munro’ starring Matt Smith, which is based on the book of the same name by Nick Cave.
When might the ‘V for Vendetta’ series hit screens?
Assuming it actually does become a reality, we wouldn’t expect this one on HBO much before 2027.
John Hurt in Warner Bros.’ ‘V for Vendetta’ (2006).
