The upcoming thriller starring Paul Dano, Jude Law and Alicia Vikander dives into power, propaganda and the shadowy architects behind modern Russia.
Watch this tension‑boiling political drama unfold. The upcoming film The Wizard of the Kremlin brings together Paul Dano, Jude Law, and Alicia Vikander in a razor‑sharp adaptation of the bestselling novel.
At the center of the story is Vadim Baranov, played by Dano — a fictional creation who shares striking similarities with real‑life Russian political strategist Vladislav Surkov, long described as one of the most enigmatic figures in modern geopolitics.
A rap‑loving avant‑garde theater director. A writer. A businessman. A behind‑the‑scenes architect of power.
Even The New York Times once called Surkov “one of Russia’s most fascinating people.”
The novel draws heavily from historical events, many involving Vladimir Putin, who becomes a central force in the narrative. His rise emerges from the chaos and instability of 1990s Russia — a period marked by desperation, corruption, and a national hunger for authority.
Out May 15, 2026. Dig out the synopsis and the official sneak‑peek trailer below.
Plot Synopsis
The author recounts an imagined late‑night meeting in Moscow with the elusive Vadim Baranov — once an artist, a producer of reality television, and the political éminence grise behind “the Tsar,” Vladimir Putin.
Now retired, Baranov reflects on his youth, his life in post‑Soviet Russia, and his role in shaping the political ascent of “the Tsar” beginning in 1999.
What follows is a chilling exploration of power — how it’s built, how it’s weaponized, and how it consumes the people who believe they can control it.
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