[First Look]Jude Law Channels Vladimir Putin in a New Political Thriller ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’

The movie, helmed by Olivier Assayas, is inspired by Giuliano da Empoli’s 2022 novel and delves into the ascension of Putin during the Soviet Union’s demise and the initial stages of the Russian Federation. The narrative primarily focuses on Vadim Baranov, a fictional up-and-coming artist character, portrayed by Paul Dano, who rises to become a influential government advisor and media strategist.








