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HBO Greenlights "V for Vendetta" TV Adaptation, Fans Eagerly Await
10 Nov
Summary
- "V for Vendetta" comic series being adapted for TV at HBO
- Series written by Alan Moore, illustrated by David Lloyd
- 2006 film adaptation starred Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman
In a move that is sure to excite fans of the iconic "V for Vendetta" franchise, HBO is currently developing a TV adaptation of the beloved comic series. The dystopian story, originally created by writer Alan Moore and illustrator David Lloyd, was first published as a graphic novel in 1982 before DC Comics took over the publishing rights in 1998.
The series is set in a future Britain under the control of the fascist Norsefire party, where a mysterious anarchist known only as "V" dons a Guy Fawkes mask and seeks to overthrow the oppressive government. V's quest for revolution leads him to enlist the help of a young woman named Evey Hammond, setting the stage for a thrilling tale of resistance and societal upheaval.
The upcoming HBO series will be written by Pete Jackson, with James Gunn and Peter Safran serving as executive producers for DC Studios. Additional executive producers include Ben Stephenson of Poison Pen and Leanne Klein of Wall to Wall Media. This marks the second major adaptation of "V for Vendetta," following the 2006 feature film directed by James McTeige and written by the Wachowskis, which starred Hugo Weaving as V and Natalie Portman as Evey.
As fans eagerly await the arrival of this new small-screen interpretation, the anticipation is palpable, with many eager to see how the timely themes of the original work will be translated for a modern audience.
