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The Real Reason The Original V Was Fired

The Real Reason The Original V Was Fired

Explore the pivotal casting change that saved 'V for Vendetta' and turned it into a cult classic. Originally, James Purefoy was cast as V, but the Wachowskis replaced him with Hugo Weaving after a few weeks of filming. Discover how this decision transformed the movie and why it stands as one of the greatest comic adaptations ever.

#V for Vendetta, #James Purefoy, #Hugo Weaving, #Wachowskis, #casting change, #film adaptation, #comic adaptation, #cult classic, #Alan Moore, #Matrix


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