Here comes Jude Law, the English actor, stepping into the shoes of Vladimir Putin in the new political thriller “The Wizard of Kremlin”! But hold on, the film isn’t about Putin himself, but a fictional character Vadim Baranov, who climbs the ranks of Russian power from the collapse of the USSR to his first meeting with Putin. Featuring a star-studded cast including Alicia Vikander and Zach Galifianakis, and filmed in Latvia, this movie promises to be a treat for political intrigue lovers. Based on the novel by Italian writer Giuliano Empoli, which has been a hit on stage for three years including Broadway, is this just another Hollywood stunt playing with Putin’s image or a real political drama that will make us rethink what we know about the Kremlin? Grab your popcorn and comment below – is Jude Law the right choice for Putin or just another acting farce?
