‘V for Vendetta’ Star Stephen Fry, 69, Reveals the Film’s 20th Anniversary Brings Him ‘Pride and Shame’
Actor Stephen Fry reflects on the 20th anniversary of the film 'V for Vendetta,' expressing both pride in the production and shame that the film's dystopian warnings remain relevant today. He highlights the unique experience of working with the late John Hurt.
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The reflection underscores the enduring cultural impact of political cinema and its role in societal critique.
‘V for Vendetta’ Star Stephen Fry, 69, Reveals the Film’s 20th Anniversary Brings Him ‘Pride and Shame’ Stephen Fry has mixed feelings as "V for Vendetta" marks its 20th anniversary.
The actor, 69, who played television host Gordon Deitrich in the 2006 dystopian thriller, told PEOPLE that he views the milestone with "a mixture of pride and shame."
Fry explained that he's proud of how well director James McTeigue and the Wachowskis crafted the film, but ashamed that society has done so little to prove its dark predictions wrong.
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