Before the official launch of the DC Universe (DCU), HBO – owned by Warner Bros. Discovery – was already adapting DC Comics characters for television. Shows like Titans, Doom Patrol, and Pennyworth originally aired elsewhere but are now available to stream on HBO Max. HBO also produced acclaimed series like Watchmen, and the recent spin-off from The Batman, The Penguin. Now, with the DCU underway, shows like Creature Commandos, Peacemaker, and the upcoming Lanterns are also available on HBO.
HBO is expanding its DC Comics adaptations with a new TV series based on V for Vendetta. While separate from the main DC Universe being developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios, the show is being produced in collaboration with them. Pete Jackson, known for creating Somewhere Boy, will be the writer for this unexpected project, marking a new direction for DC Studios.
V for Vendetta TV Series Proves DC Studios Has a Long Reach
Originally appearing as a series in the British magazine Warrior in the early 1980s, V for Vendetta was later published as a complete comic by DC in 1988. Created by Alan Moore and David Lloyd, the story depicts a future UK under a fascist government and police control. It follows the mysterious ‘V’, who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and aims to spark a revolution and topple the ruling powers.
The movie V for Vendetta came out in 2005, starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman. While it’s famous for making the Guy Fawkes mask a cultural icon, the film also led its creator, Alan Moore, to speak out against adaptations of his work. He eventually stopped accepting credit or money for them.
DC Studios reviving V for Vendetta suggests a key part of their overall plan: they aren’t afraid to revisit existing properties. James Gunn has stated that while building a connected DC Universe is the main focus, they’re also open to telling standalone stories. We’ve already seen this with the continued development of Matt Reeves’ The Batman universe and the upcoming Dynamic Duo animated movie. A new V for Vendetta further confirms this willingness to explore familiar ground and offer fresh perspectives on adapted stories. This leaves us curious about what other established properties, like Watchmen, they might consider revisiting.
One major question remains about the upcoming V for Vendetta TV series: what form will it take? The most straightforward approach would be to retell the comic book story, perhaps adding more detail than the movie allowed. However, the series could also follow the example of Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen and serve as a sequel to the original comic, rather than a direct adaptation. It’s currently unknown which direction HBO will take with V for Vendetta, but either way, it will need to meet high expectations given the previous adaptation and what viewers anticipate from an HBO series.
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2025-11-11 01:16