Rachel Weisz’s Vladimir Assembles a Stellar Cast at Netflix

Netflix’s limited series Vladimir just added serious weight to its already buzzy lineup.

Today, the streamer confirmed a fresh wave of cast members joining the Rachel Weisz-led drama based on Julia May Jonas’s provocative novel.

The series, produced by 20th Television, Merman, and Small Dog Picture Company, now officially includes John Slattery (Mad Men), Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion), Ellen Robertson (Black Mirror), and several other compelling additions.

Series Regular

  • John Slattery takes on the role of John
  • Jessica Henwick plays Cynthia
  • Ellen Robertson appears as Sid

They join Weisz, who not only stars but also serves as executive producer, and One Day breakout Leo Woodall, who’s been cast as the titular Vladimir.

Additional Recurring Cast
  • Kayli Carter (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lila
  • Miriam Silverman as Florence
  • Mallori Johnson as Edwina
  • Matt Walsh (Veep) as David
  • Tattiawna Jones (Station Eleven) as Alexis
  • Louise Lambert (Ginny & Georgia) as Dawn

What’s Vladimir About?

Set over eight episodes, Vladimir follows a woman whose carefully composed life begins to unravel. As her inner world grows increasingly chaotic, she finds herself consumed by a magnetic new colleague. What starts as fascination spirals into obsession, sex, secrecy, and consequences that ripple far beyond fantasy. The series promises sharp wit, murky morality, and no shortage of messy ambition.

Behind the Scenes

The creative team backing Vladimir is just as stacked as its cast. The pilot and two additional episodes will be directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, the Oscar-nominated duo known for American Splendor and Fleishman Is in Trouble. They also executive produce alongside Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters), Stacy Greenberg and Kira Carstensen (for Merman), and Jason Winer and Jon Radler (for Small Dog Picture Company). Jonas, who wrote the source novel, serves as writer, creator, and executive producer.

Emma Armbrüster is Senior Editorial Critic at The Viewer’s Perspective. Based in Veneto, Italy, she specializes in deep-dive narrative analysis and episode-by-episode recaps of premier television, providing an independent vantage point on the modern streaming landscape.

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