He played the young Albus Dumbledore and the first American pope. Now Jude Law has received another intriguing job offer: it appears he will be portraying Vladimir Putin in a new project. Jude Law probably needs no introduction.

The actor will play the Russian leader in Olivier Assayas' "The Wizard of the Kremlin." From the Skeleton Crew to the KGB: Jude Law is set to play Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas' new movie. In a conversation with Deadline,

In addition to Law, the film will also star Zach Galafanakis, Alicia Vikander, and Tom Sturridge. We have no word yet on when the film might be released, but based on Law’s comments, it sounds like the film is still in fairly early stages.

The English actor, known for roles in “ The Talented Mr. Ripley, ” “The Holiday” and “Fantastic Beasts,” confirmed he’ll play Russian President Vladimir Putin in a forthcoming project titled “The Wizard of the Kremlin.”

Jude Law to play Putin in Assayas's film, exploring Russian politics with star-studded cast and timely themes.

Jude Law confirmed he is set to play Russian President Vladimir Putin in an upcoming movie titled 'The Wizard of the Kremlin.' The actor said the role 'looks like an Everest to climb.'

Actor Jude Law confirmed that he would play Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in his and writer-director Olivier Assayas's next film, titled The Wizard of the Kremlin. Assayas and Emmanuel Carrere has written the screenplay on the basis of Giuliano da Empoli's novel The Wizard of the Kremlin.