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20 Years Later, An Iconic Dystopian Thriller Remains Tragically Timely
A deadly virus ravages and changes society for the worse. A fascist leader runs the country and his goons are disappearing people off the street. Late night talk show hosts are being silenced for speaking out against the regime. This all describes the plot of V for Vendetta, but it doesn't take more than a cursory reading of the latest headlines to see why the dystopian graphic novel adaptation might feel especially relevant these days, 20 years after it came out. It would be wrong, though, to say V for Vendetta predicted the future, and it's hardly the perfect movie for our times. Instead, the past two decades have emphasized an emotion that was always present in the 2006 movie but may have been buried under the stylized action, iconic mask, and depictions of righteous resistance. V for Vendetta is very sad.
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The Real Reason V For Vendetta Changed Lead Actors Mid-Production Revealed By Director 20 Years Later
20 years after V for Vendetta's theatrical release, director James McTeigue unmasks the truth about the lead actors being changed during production.
Hugo Weaving plays the eponymous masked vigilante, who revolts against the fascist regime in a fictional version of the United Kingdom and inspires others to join the fight in the adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel. Weaving's portrayal and his delivery of V's many memorable quotes received wide acclaim, but the role originally belonged to James Purefoy, who filmed for several weeks before he was replaced, with rumors suggesting it was due to creative differences.
In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns for the movie's 20th anniversary 4K re-release, McTeigue clarified that Purefoy's exit had less to do with creative differences and more with the actor not being the best fit for the role due to the limitations that come with having to wear a mask. The director explained that "Hugo embraced the mask" and it became "a freedom" that made him better-suited to the character. Check out McTeigue's comments below:
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