But then the film, which also sees aussie hugo weaving star as v, is one of the least britishfeeling films ever to be set in britain. Significant roles martin in proof 1991, lust in seven deadly sins 1993, sir john in robin hood jr. Weaving plays the role of v in the film, the antihero wholl go to. He was a straightup, condescending asshole about it, trying to weasel out of his contract because the role was apparently humiliating for him.
Weaving plays the role of v in the film, the antihero wholl go to extreme lengths. Hugo wallace weaving born 4 april 1960 is an englishaustralian actor. Hugo has an older brother, simon, and a younger sister, anna, who both also live and work in australia. Its great visual effects and hugo weaving s iconic portrayal of v is more than enough to satisfy even the strictest of viewers. He is best known for playing agent smith in the matrix trilogy 19992003, elrond in the lord of the rings 20012003 and the hobbit 20122014 film trilogies, v in v for vendetta 2006, and red skull in captain america. Based on the graphic novel by alan moore, v for vendetta takes place in an alternate vision of britain. Wachowski brothers, based on the original comicbook creation by alan moore and david lloyd, and james. Weaving best known as agent smith in the wachowskis the matrix trilogy has replaced james purefoy in warner bros. From the wachowski brothers and joel silver,the masterminds behind thematrix trilogy,comes another intriguing,actionpacked fantasythriller. With hugo weaving, natalie portman, rupert graves, stephen rea. Set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian britain, v for vendetta tells the story of a mildmannered young woman named evey natalie portman who is rescued from a lifeanddeath situation by a masked man hugo weaving known only as v. Hugo weaving portrayed red skull in captain america. I enjoyed the 2005 film v for vendetta starring natalie portman and hugo weaving and so my son bought me the book. Hugo weaving plays the titular character of v, of whose face is never revealed like in the graphic novel.
V for vendetta by james mcteigue james mcteigue, natalie. Theres a sequence at the end, a balletic blood letting scene, when theres a guy called david leitch, who was one of. British actor james purefoy walked out in his role in v for vendetta after struggling to wear a mask for the entire film. Hugo weaving is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Hugo weaving as v, a masked charismatic and skilled anarchist terrorist who. Based on the graphic novel by alan moore, v for vendetta takes place. The film, comic book, and those who use the guy fawkes mask as a symbol for. Now,a shadowyfreedom fighter known only as v hugo weaving the matrix trilogybegins a violent guerrilla campaign to destroy those who have embracedtotalitarianism. He will star opposite natalie portman as the the title vigilante character known as v. Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, v ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against tyranny and oppression. Shot in the head by barry otto in hugo s bedroom, after hugo pulls his own gun out of his dresser drawer reckless kelly 1993 sir john. Antonia frasers faith and treason, a book on the gunpowder plot of 1605. Hugo wallace weaving born 4 april 1960 is an englishaustralian film and stage actor. V for vendetta comic v for vendetta quotes v pour vendetta v for vendetta poster v for vendetta book the fifth of november cultura nerd guy fawkes cinema.
But, lo and behold, voicing megatron was apparentl. Initially published, starting in 1982, in blackandwhite as an ongoing serial in the shortlived uk anthology warrior, it morphed into a tenissue limited series published by dc comics. Some people have criticised on the fact that they like hugo weaving a lot but that they dont get to actually see him in this film. His tactics, however, are a bit revolutionary, to say the least. V for vendetta hugo weaving by tomatosoup on deviantart. To ask other readers questions about v for vendetta, please sign up. Hugo weaving april 1960 as v in v for vendetta, 2005 the only verdict is vengeance. Lloyd, james mcteigues v for vendetta starred hugo weaving as v, a guy fawkes. Red carpet interview of actor hugo weaving before the 2005 afi awards broadcast in melbourne, australia. Did marvel attempt to cast hugo weaving in avengers. Here are the nine very worst attempts at a british accent ever in cinema. V for vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political thriller action film directed by james mcteigue and written by the wachowskis, based on the 1988 dcvertigo comics limited series of the same name by alan moore and david lloyd. Hugo weaving simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
An interview with hugo weaving about the film v for vendetta, the character v and the themes and ideas the film puts forth. When v is reading, and evey offers her assistance, the book v is reading is the. Hugo wallace weaving born 4 april 1960 is a britishaustralian movie and stage actor. V for vendetta is a british graphic novel written by alan moore and illustrated by david lloyd with additional art by tony weare. There is also a great message about rising up against political propaganda within its great style and environment. Portman on the other hand also excels,with a convincing accent. V for vendetta is an adaptation of the alan mooredavid lloyd graphic novel about a young woman who experiences the activities of her protector, a masked anarchist named v, who seeks to overthrow a fictional fascist government in a dystopian future england. V for vendetta hugo weaving mind, body, heart and soul. Hugo wallace weaving ao born 4 april 1960 is an english actor resident in australia.
Coming together to hear stories is so vital for our society and yet we are. In the futuristic landscape of totalitarianism, a man cloaked in mystery ignites a revolution. V for vendetta natalie portman and hugo weaving overview v for vendetta. Similar stance and dress shoes on all chaps gives him approx 2 inches on keanu and three on laurence. Hugo weaving appears to tower over both keanu and laurence in this matrix promo shot. V for vendetta limited edition steelbook bluray bilingual. Hugo discusses his film little fish and the australian film industry. The importance of theatre and telling australian stories. And given that it was a comic book movie, meaning time and space are fluidand given that any nonloki villain has failed to really capture peoples attentionits natural to want weaving back. Natalie portman is rescued by a vigilante named v hugo weaving. To cover for her american accent, portman worked with famed. Stewart lee talks to alan moore about writing his book, content provider full interview duration.
This film manages to adapt the comic fairly faithfully. From dc comics and the wachowski brothers the matrix comes this tale of revolution in an england of the future, one gone fearful and fascist. Tolkien tolkien books the hobbit characters middle earth books hugo weaving concerning hobbits desolation of smaug an unexpected journey earth 2. Is that always you behind the mask in v for vendetta. V for vendetta is a 2005 americangerman action cum scifi film directed by james mcteigue, based on a 1982 vertigo graphic novel of the same name by alan moore and david lloyd, starring natalie portman and hugo weaving.
Amazing actor, great voice, he can speak any accent as well. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards. Hugo weaving wasnt a lastsecond replacement to play the role of v in v for. He is best known for playing agent smith in the matrix trilogy 19992003, elrond in the lord of the rings 20012003 and the hobbit 20122014 film trilogies, v in v for vendetta 2006, and red skull in. The 11 alltime worst british accents in film shortlist. James davis nicoll sff books that are hard to track down in north america 11. Some of the action might be a bit choppy, but v for vendetta is extremely entertaining. Incomparably charismatic and ferociously skilled in the art of combat and deception, v ignites a revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to rise up against. Hugo weaving generally travels from sydneyaustralia and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Facts you never knew about the v for vendetta movie cbr. The domino scene, where v hugo weaving tips over black and red dominoes. A great insight from one of our greatest actors, hugo weaving, about the importance of theatre. So says codename v hugo weaving, a man on a mission to shake society out of its blank complacent stares in the film v for vendetta. The scenes between evey and v are touching and well. Most credit hugo weaving for bringing the masked vigilante v to life with his. The central character v played by hugo weaving is out for vengeance as he has been torched by the state previously. Sydney theatre company, agent smith, hugo weaving, v for vendetta, australian actors.
Here, a corrupt and abusive totalitarian government has risen to complete power. Weaving is most famous for his roles as agent smith in the matrix and elrond in the lord of the rings movie trilogy, the main character of v for vendetta. Rounding out todays coverage of the v for vendetta feature film, cbr news is happy to present our interview with actor hugo weaving, done as part of a roundtable interview in london, england on june 1st, 2005. Pictures v for vendetta, from the wachowski brothers and joel silver. If were to believe that keanu and larry are 6,06,1 then hugo is a big boy. V for vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political thriller action film directed by james mcteigue and written by the wachowskis, based on the 1988 dcvertigo comics limited series. There was a time when i thought, oh, i must go back to england. The first avenger, playing caps nemesis, red skull.
Natalie portmans lead character in the dystopian thriller v for vendetta has a. Starring natalie portman, hugo weaving, stephen rea and stephen fry. The a knights tale star, 41, became so frustrated at having to wear the. When asked whether the politics attracted him to the film, rea replied well, i dont think it would be very interesting if it was just comicbook stuff. Hugo weaving speakers bureau and booking agent info. V for vendetta is a 2005 dystopian political thriller action film directed by james mcteigue and.
He is best known for playing agent smith in the matrix trilogy 19992003, elrond in the lord of the rings 20012003 and the hobbit 20122014 film trilogies, v in v for vendetta 2006, red skull in. Apologize to no one v for vendetta is more important today than it ever was. Hugo weaving enjoyed outrageousness of playing red skull. Then i went and the longer i was away, the more australian i felt. Hugo wallace weaving was born on april 4, 1960 in nigeria, to english parents anne lennard, a tour guide and teacher, and wallace weaving, a seismologist.
Hugo wallace weaving born april 4, 1960 is a nigerianborn britishaustralian actor best known for playing agent smith in the matrix trilogy, elrond in peter jacksons adaptation of the lord of the rings, v in v for vendetta, megatron in transformers, and the red skull in the 2011 captain america. Hugo weaving s death in the matrix revolutions film deaths edit. Crushed to death when a postbox lands on him having been launched into the air just as hugo is about to kill yahoo serious played for comic effect. Fangrrls is about kicking down doors, breaking boundaries and celebrating female fans with fun, witty and entertaining content. The first avenger, among others such as the adventures of priscilla, queen of the desert.
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