Stephen Fry reveals 'extraordinary' filming secret as chilling 20-year-old movie makes eerie comeback
Actor Stephen Fry reflects on his experience filming the 2006 dystopian thriller 'V for Vendetta' as the movie returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary. Fry highlights the film's enduring relevance regarding themes of authoritarianism and political resistance.
Why it matters
The film's return to the cultural conversation underscores the persistent public interest in political cinema and the legacy of its source material.
Stephen Fry reveals 'extraordinary' filming secret as chilling 20-year-old movie makes eerie comeback Stephen Fry has described filming V for Vendetta as "a treat from start to finish", recalling his excitement at working with John Hurt and the extraordinary experience of shooting in the heart of London's government district.
The actor, 69, played television presenter Gordon Deitrich in the 2006 dystopian thriller, which is returning to cinemas for two special screenings on November 1 and 5 to mark its 20th anniversary.
Directed by James McTeigue, 59, the film also starred Natalie Portman, 45, Hugo Weaving, 66, and Stephen Rea, 80, alongside Hurt, who died aged 77 in 2017.
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