What happens when desire, power, and scandal collide in a college campus office? Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Vladimir, is about to find out. Based on Julia May Jonas’s provocative debut novel, the story centers on a female English professor whose marriage, already strained by her husband's past affairs, spirals when she develops a dangerous obsession with a younger colleague. A sharp, stylish interrogation of morality, feminism, and fantasy, Vladimir promises prestige drama with teeth, and the cast is just as buzzy.

Rachel Weisz has already signed on to lead, and now a The White Lotus favorite is joining her in this tense academic thriller.

Netflix’s Vladimir has officially locked in its leads. Academy Award-winner Rachel Weisz will co-star with The White Lotus breakout Leo Woodall in the streaming platform’s adaptation of Julia May Jonas’s controversial novel. Woodall will portray the titular Vladimir, the charming and enigmatic younger colleague who becomes the object of obsession for Weisz’s character, a literature professor navigating personal and professional turmoil. The limited series is already generating buzz for its explosive plot and powerhouse casting choices.

Leo Woodall, who recently turned heads as the morally slippery Jack in the second season of The White Lotus, a show that has fans theorising the next location for the next The White Lotus adventure, has been steadily climbing Hollywood’s radar.  He followed that with a heartbreak-inducing stint as Dexter in One Day, managing to look forlorn in vintage sweaters like a pro. Now, with Vladimir, he is primed to add “literary heartthrob” to his résumé. 

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This casting update adds momentum to the project, signaling a thoughtful match between actor and material.

Leo Woodall’s recent performances have established him as a master of charm laced with danger, an ideal match for the character of Vladimir. As Jack in The White Lotus, Woodall exuded easy confidence while concealing more sinister intentions, a balance that mirrors Vladimir’s allure and complexity. His turn as Dexter Mayhew in One Day further showcased his ability to carry emotional nuance, making him well-suited to embody a character whose appeal masks deeper tensions and consequences.

Vladimir, as written by Julia May Jonas, is not just a romantic figure but a symbol of shifting power and blurred ethics. Woodall’s onscreen magnetism and layered performances suggest he can portray both the attraction and ambiguity required for such a role. With his ability to toggle between irresistible and inscrutable, Woodall is positioned to bring depth to a character that demands more than just good looks, it demands volatility, vulnerability, and quiet threat.

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