Jude Law confirmed to play Vladimir Putin in film

Jude Law is preparing for what could be the role of a lifetime as a polarizing world leader in an upcoming movie.

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.”

The Olivier Assayas-helmed film will follow Putin as “he rises to power in post-Soviet Russia, navigating the new era’s complexities and chaos,” according to the movie’s description on IMDb.

Although Law plays a supporting role in the film, he knows he’s up for a challenge.

— New York Daily News