Towards the beginning of filming James Purefoy was originally cast as V but found it difficult to breath wearing the mask so he left six weeks into filming. In his place Hugo Weaving was cast. During the movie some scenes of V will be played by Purefoy but with Weaving's voice dubbed over.
Portraying Evey Hammond will be Natalie Portman. In the graphic novel Evey was a very unintelligent character. According to reports they've rewritten the character so as to have her be more involved in what's happening around her. Also, Portman has shaved her head for the part.
Stephen Rea will be playing Chief Inspector Eric Finch
In the more minor roles are:
John Hurt as High Chancellor Adam Sutler
Stephen Fry as Gordon Deitrich
Tim Pigott-Smith as Peter Creedy
Natasha Wightman as Valerie Page
Roger Allam as Lewis Prothero
Many of the actors and actresses signed on to be in the movie because of the ideas and themes presented in the movie and because of how it criticizes modern day government and their stand on certain points such as gay rights and chemical warfare.
