There have not been very many onscreen depictions of Vladimir Putin, perhaps in part because he is still Russias leader and so the story of his reign is not yet over. In a recent interview withDeadline, though, Jude Law revealed that hell be playing the Russian leader during the first part of his governing career in Olivier Assayass new film, The Wizard of the Kremlin.I say that hesitatingly because I havent really started work on it yet, Law explained. I mean, I have, but at the moment it looks like an Everest to climb, so Im in the foothills looking up thinking, Oh Christ, what have I said?'Recommended VideosLaw continued by saying that he often feels intimidated by roles early on: Thats often how I feel whilst I say yes. I was going, Oh God, how am I going to do this? But anyway, thats for me to sort out.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThe news that Law had been cast in the film was first announced in the spring of 2024, but there was no word on who he would play at the time. The film is an adaptation of Giuliano da Empolis novel of the same name and follows a young filmmaker who unexpectedly becomes an advisor to Putin as Putin rises through the ranks of the Russian government.In addition to Law, the film will also star Zach Galafanakis, Alicia Vikander, and Tom Sturridge. We have no word yet on when the film might be released, but based on Laws comments, it sounds like the film is still in fairly early stages.Editors Recommendations