Natalie Portman to star in Wachowski Bros' adaptation of "V FOR VENDETTA"

[Khephra]

Made official this afternoon, WArner Brothers has confirmed Natalie Portman will star in the Wachowski Brothers' adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's V for Vendetta

Warner's press release reads:



Film Based on Groundbreaking Graphic Novel of Same Name by Alan Moore

The Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver, the creators and producer of the revolutionary, $1.6 billion-grossing "Matrix" trilogy, will unleash the action thriller "V For Vendetta" for Silver Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, with Natalie Portman ("Star Wars: Episodes I-III," "Closer," "Garden State") set to star.

"Natalie Portman is one of the most gifted actresses working today, and we're thrilled that she is bringing her extraordinary talents and presence to this film," Silver said.

Set in the futuristic landscape of totalitarian Britain, "V For Vendetta" stars Portman as a young woman who becomes the unlikely ally of a mysterious revolutionary.

"With 'V For Vendetta,' the Wachowski Brothers have created an uncompromising vision of the future driven by a totally original superhero," said Silver.

The screenplay by Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski is based on the acclaimed graphic novel "V For Vendetta" by author Alan Moore ("The Watchmen," "Swamp Thing") and illustrator David Lloyd. Originally collected by DC Comics as a ten-part series in 1988, "V For Vendetta" has been praised for its vision, potency and eloquence. Moore is widely considered to be one of the finest comic writers of all time, and has been credited with single-handedly expanding the potential of the comic book medium with his work.

Produced by Joel Silver, Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski, "V For Vendetta" will be directed by James McTeigue, who served as the First Assistant Director on the "Matrix" trilogy.

"V For Vendetta" will be filmed on location in Berlin beginning in early March and will be released in the Fall of 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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[Orsino]

1. How Many Republicans...

...will watch this, and not get it?

[Khephra]

2. How many Republicans are there?

That's how many.

:evilgrin:

[Placebo]

3. Can we really call them the "Wachowski Brothers" anymore?

One of them, Larry, is in the process of becoming a woman. Well he's already a woman in his mind, he's just getting the body to match.

---> http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2003/11/04/larry_wachowski_looks_womanly.php

PS the Wachowski Brothers went to my high school. :D

[sonias]

4. Natalie Portman is a good choice

And this sounds like a good project. I had no idea one of the Wachowski brothers was transgendered. I don't have a problem with that at all. Wish her all the best in getting her life on track.

Sonia