'V for Vendetta' Getting a TV Series Remake? American Writers Sought for Channel 4 Series
Alan Moore and David Lloyd's comic book "V for Vendetta" might be getting a TV show treatment. A U.K. based network, Channel 4, is rumored to be behind the project and the search for American writers is already underway.
Channel 4 is a state-owned British television network that developed and aired international hits like "Black Mirror," "Humans," and "Misfits." The network apparently sent feelers to American writers who might want to help create "V for Vendetta" for the small screen. The project is supposed to be hush-hush but Bleeding Cool got the scoop.
"V for Vendetta" is a political dystopian drama that DC Comics published in 1988. Current viewers might find its story comparable to "Mr. Robot" on USA Network.
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The Wachowski siblings adapted "V for Vendetta" as a feature film in 2005, which starred Hugo Weaving as the anarchist and terrorist V who went after corrupt officials. The movie also featured Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, Ben Miles, John Hurt and Stephen Fry.
Moore reportedly slammed the film adaptation. He was not willing to endorse the movie and told producers that his name should not be in the credits.
DC continued to publish "V for Vendetta" over the years because it remained popular among comic book fans. As such, DC has control over the film and TV rights.
It's unclear if Moore is aware or is a willing contributor to the TV production this time around. Apart from Channel 4, the project's individual producers or showrunners have not been named.
Moore's "V for Vendetta" became a pop culture phenomenon especially after the movie ran in theaters. The Guy Fawkes mask, which V wore in the movie, is not only a popular Halloween costume but it's also the mask that the real-life hacker group Anonymous identifies with.
Fans expect more announcements from this TV project in the coming weeks, especially since Britain will commemorate Guy Fawkes Night on Nov. 5. Guy Fawkes was a historical figure who attempted to kill King James I of England in the 1600's but he became the icon for modern political resistance.
