A new screen adaptation of V for Vendetta is officially in the works, with HBO developing a live-action series based on the iconic graphic novel. The project marks a major return to one of the most influential dystopian stories in modern pop culture, bringing the masked revolutionary back into the spotlight nearly two decades after the celebrated 2005 film.
According to early reports, writer Pete Jackson has been tapped to adapt the series for television. Jackson, known for the critically acclaimed Channel 4 drama Somewhere Boy and the upcoming The Death of Bunny Munro, is expected to craft a fresh interpretation of the original material while preserving its core themes of authoritarianism, rebellion, and the power of individual resistance. His previous work—character-driven, emotionally layered, and psychologically sharp—positions him as a promising match for the complex world of V for Vendetta.
Executive producers James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios will oversee the project, joined by Ben Stephenson of Poison Pen and Leanne Klein of Wall to Wall Media. Warner Bros. Television will produce the series, signaling a significant investment in bringing the dark, politically charged narrative to prestige TV.
Originally written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd, V for Vendetta debuted in 1982 in the British anthology Warrior before DC Comics took over publication in 1988. Set in a dystopian future Britain ruled by the fascist Norsefire party, the story follows the mysterious anarchist known only as V, who dons a Guy Fawkes mask as he wages a one-man war to bring down the oppressive regime. Along the way, V rescues Evey Hammond, a young woman who becomes both his protégé and his moral counterbalance as the pair confront issues of power, identity, and freedom.
The graphic novel is widely regarded as one of the most significant works in the medium, blending political commentary, philosophical introspection, and gritty storytelling. Its central imagery—especially the now-famous Guy Fawkes mask—has become a global symbol for anti-authoritarian movements.
This new series represents the latest attempt to bring V for Vendetta to the small screen. Channel 4 had previously developed an adaptation, though the project ultimately stalled. The DC series Pennyworth also planned to connect to the V for Vendetta universe, but its cancellation after three seasons left those narrative threads unexplored.
Of course, the story’s most famous adaptation remains the 2005 feature film, directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowskis. Starring Hugo Weaving as V and Natalie Portman as Evey, the movie received strong critical acclaim and earned more than $130 million worldwide. Its influence has endured for nearly two decades, leading Warner Bros. to announce a theatrical re-release in November 2026 to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.
With HBO now developing the source material for a series, fans and newcomers alike may soon have the opportunity to experience V for Vendetta in a new, expanded format—one that could explore the graphic novel’s deeper layers, its political intricacies, and the rich internal journeys of its characters in a way only long-form storytelling allows.
If the project moves forward, V’s rallying cry—“Remember, remember…”—may resonate with a whole new generation.
