Why are people comparing Jude Law’s portrayal of Vladimir Putin to Martin Freeman?
Jude Law’s transformation into Vladimir Putin for the upcoming biopic The Wizard of the Kremlin has sparked some unexpected reactions online. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, follows Putin’s rise to power, but instead of focusing only on the story, many viewers couldn’t help but comment on Law’s appearance in the role.
When an image of Law in character was shared on social media, it quickly went viral—because people thought he looked less like the Russian president and more like The Office and Sherlock star Martin Freeman. One post joked: “Wasn’t sure what Jude Law as Vladimir Putin would look like, but I wasn’t expecting Martin Freeman.” Another quipped that Hollywood could have just “cut out the middle man.”
Fans also pointed out the amusing coincidence that both Law and Freeman have played Dr. Watson in different Sherlock Holmes adaptations, making the comparison even sharper. Others leaned into the humor, suggesting Freeman would have been a cheaper casting choice, while a few argued that actors like Mads Mikkelsen would have been a more fitting match for Putin’s persona.
The online chatter didn’t stop there—some people confused other cast members with stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Dano, while others joked the stills looked like a promotional shot for BBC’s Sherlock.
While the casting choice has divided audiences, one thing is clear: Jude Law’s version of Putin has already captured attention, even before most people have seen the film itself. Whether the resemblance to Freeman helps or hurts the movie remains to be seen, but the debate has definitely boosted buzz around The Wizard of the Kremlin.
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