Netflix is clearly keeping pace with the shifting appetites of the audience when it comes to female characters. Once confined to docile and dutiful portrayals, female characters are now taking the spotlight as bold, vulnerable, and layered. That same spirit is of the unnamed protagonist of the comedy drama, Vladimir, on Netflix. 

Not just the female protagonist but every character in Julia May Jonas’ novel carries a distinct voice and unmistakable presence. And to translate this emotional complexity and bring its lush narrative to the screen, the series has assembled an impressive cast, worth getting to know before the show begins.

Rachel Weisz as the unnamed professor: Rachel Weisz is a household name who has appeared in several films. She has starred in The Mummy, Black Widow, and more hits. She is also the executive producer of the series.

Leo Woodall as Vladimir: He will play the role of a handsome young writer in the series. Before this, he appeared in The White Lotus (Season 2) and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025). He is also set to join Sydney Sweeney for another movie adaptation of Edith Wharton's Custom of the Country.

Jessica Henwick as Cynthia: The actress (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) will play the role of Vladimir’s wife, Cynthia.

John Slattery as John: John Slattery, best known for Mad Men, will appear as the problematic husband of Rachel Weisz’s character. Amid the chaos and dark comedy, Weisz’s character is also forced to confront her husband’s scandals.

 Kayli Carter (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lila

Miriam Silverman (Your Friends and Neighbors) as Florence

Mallori Johnson (Is God Is) as Edwina

Matt Walsh (Veep) as David

Tattiawna Jones (Murderbot) as Alexis

Louise Lambert (Chucky) as Dawn

With such talented actors stepping into these messy and fascinating lives, there is plenty to look forward to. But when will Vladimir and the characters arrive on Netflix?

Julia May Jonas’ novel Vladimir is turned into a 8 episodes series which is set to arrive on March 5. Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, the series is expected to follow the events of the book. It is about a middle-aged professor, played by Rachel Weisz, as her obsession with her younger coworker leads to chaos and certainly plenty of comedy. 

 Meanwhile, the series will also attempt to shed light on serious issues since it is set in the “Me Too” era, women’s desires, and much more.

“It explores what women feel like they’re allowed to desire, and how they’re allowed to desire,” Julia May Jonas explains as per Tud

With its fearless themes and a powerhouse cast, Vladimir is an intriguing addition to Netflix. Whether it can keep up with the expectations remains to be seen.

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