Interview with Paul Dano: “The Wizard of the Kremlin”
The Wizard of the Kremlin starring Paul Dano and Jude Law arrives in theaters this Friday, May 15, bringing a chilling and timely look at the rise of modern Russia through the lens of power, propaganda, and political manipulation.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Olivier Assayas, the film stars Paul Dano as Vadim Baranov, a fictional political strategist who becomes deeply entangled with a rising former KGB officer named Vladimir Putin, played by Jude Law. As post-Soviet Russia descends into chaos, Baranov helps craft the messaging, manipulation, and machinery that ultimately reshape the country — and the global political landscape — forever.
Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s bestselling novel “Le Mage du Kremlin,” the film explores how media control, corruption, and fear became tools of power during one of the most pivotal political shifts of the modern era. What begins as ambition and strategy quickly spirals into violence, assassinations, and authoritarianism.
The film also features an impressive ensemble cast including Alicia Vikander, Jeffrey Wright, Tom Sturridge, and Will Keen.
Known for his nuanced and emotionally layered performances, Dano once again steps into morally complex territory with a character navigating the dangerous intersection of influence and ideology. As audiences continue to gravitate toward politically charged dramas inspired by real-world events, “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is poised to spark major conversation.
“The Wizard of the Kremlin” opens exclusively in North American theaters on May 15 from Vertical.
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