Jude Law Portrays Putin in 'Wizard of the Kremlin'
Jude Law Portrays Putin in 'Wizard of the Kremlin'

Jude Law Portrays Putin in 'Wizard of the Kremlin'

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'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' directed by Olivier Assayas and starring Jude Law as Vladimir Putin, is a political thriller based on Giuliano da Empoli's bestselling novel. The film follows the fictional political operative Vadim Baranov, modeled after real-life Kremlin spin doctor Vladislav Surkov, as he aids Putin's rise to power in 1990s Russia. Filming is taking place in Latvia, which serves as a stand-in for Moscow. Jude Law has described the role as a challenging 'Everest to climb,' with set photos highlighting his transformation into the Russian leader. The narrative explores the manipulation of truth and propaganda, drawing parallels to real historical events. The film has sparked interest and speculation, with Kremlin representatives noting they were not consulted on its content.

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