Question: What nationality is the director of the political thriller starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman?
Sentence (from "James McTeigue"): He has been an assistant director on many films, including "Dark City" (1998), the "Matrix trilogy" (1999–2003) and "" (2002), and made his directorial debut with the 2006 film "V for Vendetta" to critical acclaim.
Relevant evidence: Yes