A Look At Leo Woodall & Rachel Weisz’ New Show, Vladimir

Netflix is set to release a brand-new series called Vladimir, on March 5, starring Leo Woodall and Rachel Weisz.

BAFTA, Academy and Golden Globe award winning actress Rachel is probably best known for her breakout role in Mummy. Weisz played Evelyn ‘Evie’ Carnahan in the action, adventure blockbuster in 1999, followed by the sequel The Mommy Returns in 2001.

She has also appeared in major releases like The Lobster, The Favourite, and The Lovely Bones.

Leo Woodall earned heartthrob status a few years back as Dexter Mayhew in Netflix’s romantic drama series One Day, a performance that earned him widespread fame. He also gained attention for playing Jack in season 2 of The White Lotus, further showcasing his versatile acting.

And now, Netflix have cast these two incredible actors in a series adaptation of Julia May Jonas’s novel – Vladimir. We are going to be getting a total of 8 episodes of 30 minutes each.

So, what’s the series about?

Vladimir is a dark and witty novel which follows a female professor navigating the fallout of her husband’s #MeToo scandal.

During this mid-life crisis, of sorts, a new, younger faculty member named Vladimir joins her liberal arts college. The female professor begins to develop an intense obsession with her handsome new colleague.

“There’s definitely comedy and drama. It’s mischievous and a good tonal cocktail for exploring some very serious subjects and issues,” Weisz told Tudum when talking about the new series.

Netflix have described the show as an “irresistible exploration of obsession,” and with its intriguing storyline and standout cast, it’s safe to say Vladimir is going straight on our watchlist.

The series is scheduled to premiere on March 5, 2026 on Netflix.

Words by Nia Hayden