Leo Woodall joins Rachel Weisz in Netflix’s limited series Vladimir, adapted from Julia May Jonas’s provocative and acclaimed novel.
Leo Woodall, best known for his performances in One Day and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, has officially joined the cast of Vladimir, stepping into the title role. The announcement was made today by Netflix, further elevating anticipation for the sultry, psychological drama.
Woodall will star opposite Rachel Weisz, who not only headlines the series but also serves as an executive producer. Weisz, acclaimed for her roles in The Favourite, Dead Ringers, The Constant Gardener, and The Mummy, was previously announced as the series lead.
Based on Julia May Jonas’s celebrated novel, Vladimir follows the story of a woman whose orderly world begins to spiral out of control as she becomes dangerously fixated on a charismatic new colleague. The series promises to be a thrilling exploration of obsession, power dynamics, and the messy pursuit of desire—infused with dark humor, seductive secrets, and morally complex characters.
The addition of Woodall in the titular role is sure to bring even more magnetic tension to the story, with his rising star power and dramatic chops already turning heads in the streaming and film world.
With a gripping plot and a powerhouse pairing in Weisz and Woodall, Vladimir is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most buzzworthy limited series on the horizon.
