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HBO Developing ‘V for Vendetta’ Series With James Gunn, Peter Safran Producing

Key creative choices remain unannounced under Warner Bros. Television’s early development.

Overview

  • Variety reports the series is in development at HBO, with Pete Jackson attached to write.
  • DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran are executive producers alongside Ben Stephenson (Poison Pen) and Leanne Klein (Wall to Wall Media).
  • HBO and DC Studios declined to comment on the report, and representatives for Jackson did not immediately respond.
  • The project follows prior attempts to bring the graphic novel to TV, including a shelved Channel 4 version and the canceled Pennyworth arc that hinted at a prequel connection.
  • Warner Bros. plans a theatrical re-release of the 2005 film in November 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary.