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A television adaptation of 'V for Vendetta' is currently in development at HBO, sources familiar with the project told Variety. The series, based on the well-known comic created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, will be written by Pete Jackson, with James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios joining as executive producers. Ben Stephenson of Poison Pen and Leanne Klein of Wall to Wall Media, a Warner Bros. Television Studios UK company, are also attached to the production.HBO and DC Studios have not issued official comments regarding the series, and representatives for Jackson have yet to respond to requests for additional details. The participation of major figures in television and streaming highlights the significance of this adaptation, which aims to bring the dystopian narrative to a broader television audience.The original 'V for Vendetta' comic began as a serial written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd. It debuted in 1982 in the British anthology 'Warrior', with DC Comics taking over publishing duties six years later. The story is recognised for its provocative themes and influence on graphic novel culture.The narrative is set in a dystopian Britain controlled by the Norsefire party, where the anarchist V, known for wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, seeks to overthrow the authoritarian regime. Evey Hammond, a young woman rescued by V, becomes central to his plans..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}If the series progresses, it would join HBO’s growing line-up of live-action DC Studios projects. Previously, HBO aired the drama 'The Penguin' and is preparing to release the upcoming series 'Lanterns', which is expected to premiere in early 2026.HBO also previously broadcast the acclaimed drama 'Watchmen', which built on another graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. While Channel 4 attempted a version of 'V for Vendetta' in the past, it did not move forward.Pete Jackson, who is writing the adaptation, was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for his work on Channel 4’s 'Somewhere Boy' and is also behind the forthcoming Sky Atlantic series 'The Death of Bunny Munro'. He is represented by UTA.A previous adaptation of 'V for Vendetta' was released as a feature film in 2005, starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. 'V for Vendetta' was adapted into a feature film in 2005, with Hugo Weaving as V and Natalie Portman as Evey." "James McTeigue directed, with the Wachowskis writing the screenplay." The film was met with positive reviews and achieved box office success.- EndsPublished By: Ritika SrivastavaPublished On: Nov 11, 2025Also Read | Mr Dharmendra is stable: Team Sunny Deol's update shared by Ameesha Patel
