Jude Law is playing Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas' new movie, 'The Wizard of the Kremlin': 'Oh God, how am I going to do this?'

The actor said the role currently feels like "an Everest to climb." Jude Law to Play Vladimir Putin in New Movie The Wizard of the Kremlin Eddie Fu

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 Law’s comments, it sounds like the film is still in fairly early stages.

He played the young Albus Dumbledore and the first American pope. Now Jude Law has received another intriguing job offer: it appears he will be portraying Vladimir Putin in a new project. Jude Law probably needs no introduction.

He portrayed the young Albus Dumbledore and the first American pope. Now, Jude Law has received another unusual job offer. It appears he will play Vladimir Putin in a new project. Jude Law likely needs no introduction.

The English actor, known for roles in “ The Talented Mr. Ripley, ” “The Holiday” and “Fantastic Beasts,” confirmed he’ll play Russian President Vladimir Putin in a forthcoming project titled “The Wizard of the Kremlin.”

Jude Law is taking on a challenging movie!While speaking to Deadline in a recent interview, the 52-year-old Sherlock Holmes star revealed that he will soon be portraying Russian President Vladimir Putin in a new film.

Jude Law is expected to play a younger Vladimir Putin in the upcoming drama, "The Wizard of the Kremlin," from filmmaker Olivier Assayas.

Jude Law confirmed he is set to play Russian President Vladimir Putin in an upcoming movie titled 'The Wizard of the Kremlin.' The actor said the role 'looks like an Everest to climb.'