‘V for Vendetta’ returns on HBO as a series with secrets fans were never ready for

HBO is bringing ‘V for Vendetta’ to TV with James Gunn and Pete Jackson attached in a move fans did not expect

HBO has launched plans for a V for Vendetta TV series, sending shockwaves through both fans and Hollywood insiders. Sources confirm Pete Jackson is set to write the series while James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios will executive produce alongside Ben Stephenson and Leanne Klein, signalling a high-stakes collaboration that could redefine DC adaptations.

The original V for Vendetta, the 2005 film starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, has remained iconic for its daring political themes and anarchist hero. Yet HBO’s move to adapt the story for television is being described by insiders as far more audacious, promising a darker, more intricate exploration of the fascist Norsefire regime and the enigmatic V, whose Guy Fawkes mask has become a symbol of rebellion worldwide.

Production insiders reveal tension behind the scenes, with multiple studios vying for creative control. Warner Bros Television is producing, while HBO’s development executives Ryan Jones and Jacqueline Garell are closely overseeing the project, raising questions about how much influence DC Studios will exert over the narrative.

Jackson, known for his BAFTA-nominated Channel 4 series Somewhere Boy and the upcoming Sky Atlantic adaptation of Nick Cave’s The Death of Bunny Munro, is reportedly pushing for a vision that mixes psychological intensity with political intrigue. Industry whispers suggest the show could include storylines too controversial for past adaptations, touching on modern surveillance states and hidden conspiracies.

Fans are already speculating wildly online about returning characters and potential crossovers with other DC properties, especially after HBO’s successful adaptation of Watchmen and The Penguin. Warner Bros has declined comment, but insiders hint the series may feature cameos and Easter eggs that could ignite heated debate among comic and film purists alike.

HBO’s decision follows previous failed attempts by Channel 4 and HBO Max to launch a V for Vendetta TV series, making this revival all the more tantalising. The series does not yet have a premiere date, but its announcement has already stirred controversy, with discussions erupting over political messaging, creative liberties, and whether modern audiences are ready for a series that challenges authority in such a direct way.

If successful, this adaptation could set a new benchmark for comic-based dramas, blending cult-classic reverence with contemporary edge. With the combined forces of Gunn, Jackson, and DC Studios, V for Vendetta is poised to become one of HBO’s most talked-about projects yet, igniting debate and intrigue long before it even airs.