Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for The Wizard of ... - ABP Live
Jude Law reveals his “obsessive” study of Vladimir Putin to play the Russian leader in The Wizard of the Kremlin, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
news.abplive.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
- The Wizard of the Kremlin was making waves at major film events in 2025, including Venice, with Jude Law portraying Vladimir Putin and Paul Dano as the central figure connected to the Kremlin circle.[2][4][10]
- Early notices highlighted Law’s intensive preparation for the Putin role and the project’s focus on the machinery of power and propaganda in post-Soviet Russia.[4][2]
- By late 2025 and into 2026, trailers and promotional materials continued to circulate, with UK releases in April 2026 and anticipation for broader international distribution.[3]
- Reception pieces emphasized the series/film as a political drama exploring rise-to-power dynamics, narrative control, and the figures around Putin rather than a single biographical portrait.[5][10][2]
- Note: some sources are promotional trailers or entertainment outlets, so details on plots and release plans may vary as the project progresses across regions.[1][7]
If you’d like, I can narrow to:
- Current US/UK release status and dates
- Cast and creative team
- Trailer breakdowns and notable scenes
- Critical reception and audience buzz since Venice 2025
Would you like me to focus on one of these aspects?
Citations:
- Venice premiere and Law’s Putin portrayal mention[10][2]
- Promotional materials and trailers specifics[1][3][4]
- Production focus on power/propaganda themes[2][5]