Netflix’s upcoming seriesVladimirhas built out more of its growing cast. The Netflix romantic thriller is based on the hit debut novel by Julia May Jonas which was published in 2022. Jonas is adapting her book for the streamer and will also serve as an executive producer.Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall were previously announced to starin the series.
Now,Varietyhas revealed thatnine new actors have been cast inVladimir. Series regulars include John Slattery(Mad Men) as John, Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) as Cynthia, and Ellen Robertson (Mickey 17) as Sid.
Recurring guest roles have been cast with Kayli Carter (Private Life) 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, and Louise Lambert (Ginny & Georgia) as Dawn.
What This Means For Vladimir
The Series Is Building A Great Cast
The logline of the series states that “As a woman’s (Weisz) life unravels, she becomes obsessed with her captivating new colleague (Woodall). Full of sexy secrets, dark humor and complex characters, Vladimir is about what happens when a woman goes hell-bent to turn her fantasies into reality.” The new cast members will help build out the world ofVladimiras the Netflix series begins to take shape.
The cast has amix of established performers with some newcomers. Some of the standouts are Slattery, who is best known for playingRoger Sterling inMad Men. Henwick has built an impressive resume, appearing in high-profile productions likeGame of Thrones,The Matrix: Resurrections,andStar Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.Others, like Walsh, have been established as excellent comedic actors.
Our Take On The New Cast Members
They Make The Series More Exciting
As the cast continues to grow forVladimir, the show is building anticipation. The premise soundssimilar toBabygirland other movies like it, which are having a resurgence. WhileVladimirlikely won’t be an erotic thriller,it will deal with themes of sexuality and power dynamics. The novel itself follows an unnamed narrator and tackles topics that came out of the #MeToo movement.
The dynamic group that has been added to the cast makes the series even more interesting. It’s made up of an ensemble that has delivered a wide range of performances in vastly different projects. With the experience of all the cast members involved,Vladimiris quickly becoming a show to be on the lookout for when it debuts on Netflix.
