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Vladimir Cast: Where You've Seen The New Netflix Series' Stars Before

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07.03.2026

Vladimir Cast: Where You've Seen The New Netflix Series' Stars Before

Fans of The White Lotus, Mad Men and the Marvel Cinematic Universe might spot some familiar faces in the new hit show.

If you’re already missing Bridgerton and need something new to warm yourself on those cold nights, Netflix’ steamy new comedy-drama Vladimir could be just what you’re looking for.

Set in the world of academia, Vladimir follows a middle-aged English college professor who becomes infatuated with her young colleague, while her husband is battling sexual misconduct allegations within the faculty.

Based on Julia May Jones’ critically-acclaimed novel of the same name, the eight-part series packs a lot in, exploring everything from middle-aged desires and the impact of cancel culture to how opinions about sex can differ between generations.

There are definitely more than a few faces on the cast list that you’ll recognise in this steamy new drama.

Here is where you might have seen the cast of Vladimir before...

Oscar-winning Hollywood royalty Rachel Weisz plays the fourth-wall-breaking narrator in Vladimir.

Rachel’s breakthrough moment came in 1999, when she landed what is still considered one of her most iconic roles, playing Evelyn alongside Brendan Fraser in The Mummy and its sequel.

She went on to star in numerous big films in the 2000s, including the war movie Enemy At The Gates, the Nick Hornby adaptation About A Boy, alongside Hugh Grant and the vampire drama Constantine with Keanu Reeves.

In 2005, she won an Academy Award for her performance as an activist in the thriller The Constant Gardener.

More recently, Rachel has had roles in some major blockbusters, including The Bourne Legacy and Black Widow, and in 2018, she was Oscar-nominated again for her performance as Sarah Churchill in The Favourite.

In 2011, Rachel married Daniel Craig, and the couple had a daughter together in 2018.

Leo Woodall, who plays the titular Vladimir, first gained recognition when he appeared in the second series of The White Lotus, in which he played Quentin’s........

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