By Gregg KildaySun May 8, 9:56 PM ET
Hugo Weaving ("The Matrix") has replaced James Purefoy as the title character in the futuristic thriller "V for Vendetta," which is shooting in Berlin. Natalie Portman, Stephen Rea, Rupert Graves and Stephen Fry also star in the Warner Bros. project, which is set for a Nov. 4 release in North America. No reason was given for Purefoy's exit.
Set in totalitarian Britain, "Vendetta" tells the story of a mild-mannered woman named Evey (Portman) who is rescued from a life-and-death situation by a masked vigilante known only as V, who ignites a revolution. The screenplay, by the "Matrix" team of Andy and Larry Wachowski, is based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore, whose work also includes "The Watchmen" and "From Hell," and illustrator David Lloyd. James McTeigue is directing.
Weaving played Agent Smith in the "Matrix" trilogy. He also has appeared as Elrond in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and his other credits include "The Interview," "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" and "Proof."
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